Endotricha olivacealis
Common NameEndotricha olivacealis
Scientific NameEndotricha olivacealis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPyralinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsolive-brown, purplish-red, pale yellow
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Japan, Korea)
Host PlantsPoorly documented; likely feeds on various plant matter or detritus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely cryptic and feed on plant material or detritus.
Identification TipsKey features include the olive-brown ground color combined with the distinct purplish-red banding on both forewings and hindwings, particularly the subterminal band on the forewing.
Description
A small moth characterized by olive-brown forewings with a prominent purplish-red subterminal band and a pale yellow fringe. The hindwings also display purplish-red markings.
