Corgatha trichogyia
Common NameCorgatha trichogyia
Scientific NameCorgatha trichogyia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyBoletobiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorslight brown, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely cryptic and may feed on lichens or algae.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall light brown coloration, and the presence of a few distinct dark spots on the forewings. The outer margin of the forewings may appear slightly wavy or scalloped.
Description
A small, delicate moth with light brown to tan forewings featuring a few distinct dark brown spots, including a prominent discal spot. The hindwings are similar in color and relatively plain.
