Eccopisa effractella
Common NameEccopisa effractella
Scientific NameEccopisa effractella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Japan, Korea) and parts of Southeast Asia (e.g., India)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodMultiple broods from spring to autumn (e.g., May to September)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with eggs hatching into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, followed by a pupal stage before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled grayish-brown coloration of the forewings with subtle markings, and a relatively slender body. A yellowish frons (forehead) can also be a distinguishing characteristic.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its mottled grayish-brown forewings, which often display faint, indistinct darker transverse lines, and paler hindwings.
