Cydalima pfeifferae
Common NameCydalima pfeifferae
Scientific NameCydalima pfeifferae
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, purplish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Flight PeriodUnknown
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey features include its striking white wings with a distinct dark purplish-brown marginal band, contrasting with a dark head and thorax.
Description
A moth with predominantly bright white wings, featuring a broad, dark purplish-brown band along the outer margin. The head and thorax are dark brown, and the abdomen is striped.
