Crithote pallivaga
Common NameCrithote pallivaga
Scientific NameCrithote pallivaga
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsdark brown, pale brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia
Host Plantsunknown
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult stages. Specific details for this species' lifecycle are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dark brown forewings with a prominent, slightly curved pale band across the median area. The overall dark coloration and typical moth resting posture are also characteristic.
Description
A small, dark brown moth characterized by a distinctive pale, slightly iridescent band running across the middle of its forewings. The hindwings are uniformly dark brown.
