Choreutis ophiosema
Common NameChoreutis ophiosema
Scientific NameChoreutis ophiosema
FamilyChoreutidae
SubfamilyChoreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorsorange-brown, dark brown, silver-grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various woody plants or shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically leaf-miners or web-spinners on their host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the intricate mosaic-like pattern of contrasting colors, and the characteristic resting posture with wings held somewhat flat.
Description
A small moth featuring a complex mottled pattern of orange-brown, dark brown, and silvery-grey scales across its forewings, with slender antennae.
