Endocrossis flavibasalis
Common NameEndocrossis flavibasalis
Scientific NameEndocrossis flavibasalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, dark brown, purple
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Java, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan)
Host PlantsFicus species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; the larvae are known to feed on various Ficus species.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking contrast between the bright yellow-orange basal areas and the iridescent dark purplish-brown marginal bands, along with the small black spots on the forewings.
Description
This moth features bright yellow-orange forewings and hindwings, each with a broad, iridescent dark purplish-brown marginal band and a few small black spots on the forewings.
