Cryptaspasma sordida
Common NameCryptaspasma sordida
Scientific NameCryptaspasma sordida
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsUndocumented, likely woody plants or fruit trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesFollows a typical holometabolous insect lifecycle: egg, larva (caterpillar, likely a borer or leaf-roller), pupa, and adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, dark mottled forewings with a characteristic curved reddish-brown marking, and the typical roof-like wing posture at rest. Distinguishing from similar Tortricidae often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, dark brown moth with mottled forewings, featuring an indistinct, curved reddish-brown band and other subtle markings, giving it a cryptic appearance.
