Dichromia Snout Moth
Common NameDichromia Snout Moth
Scientific NameDichromia sagitta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsdark brown, pale grey, yellow
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Japan)
Host PlantsDesmodium spp., Pueraria spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark forewings with pale, irregular markings, the bright yellow abdomen, and the very long, upturned labial palps that give it a 'snout-like' appearance.
Description
This moth has dark brown forewings with broad, irregular pale greyish-brown bands along the outer margin and near the base. Its abdomen is distinctly bright yellow, contrasting with the darker wings.
