Banded Grass-moth
Common NameBanded Grass-moth
Scientific NamePatania balteata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatGrasslands, fields, gardens, open woodlands
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Old World tropics and subtropics, including parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Host Plantsvarious grasses, herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, flying from spring to autumn (e.g., May to October in temperate regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on grasses, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the vibrant orange-yellow base color, the distinct pattern of scattered dark spots, and faint wavy lines across the wings, characteristic of a grass-moth.
Description
This small to medium-sized moth features bright orange-yellow wings adorned with scattered dark brown spots and faint, wavy transverse lines. Its body matches the wing coloration.
