Cydalima laticostalis
Common NameCydalima laticostalis
Scientific NameCydalima laticostalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorswhite, bronze, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsFicus species, various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the prominent iridescent bronze-brown band on the outer forewing contrasting with the translucent white inner wings and hindwings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its translucent white hindwings and inner forewings, sharply contrasted by a broad, iridescent bronze-brown outer margin on the forewings.
