Eoophyla conjunctalis
Common NameEoophyla conjunctalis
Scientific NameEoophyla conjunctalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyAcentropinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsyellow, grey, black
HabitatNear freshwater bodies such as streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes, especially where aquatic plants are abundant.
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, and parts of Australia.
Host Plantsaquatic macrophytes, algae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae of this species are fully aquatic, living submerged in water and feeding on various aquatic plants. Pupation takes place in a cocoon attached to submerged vegetation.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking yellow and grey-blue wavy wing patterns, particularly the distinctive row of black, pale-ringed eyespots on the hindwings. Its small size and occurrence near freshwater habitats are also strong indicators.
Description
A small moth with bright yellow-ochre forewings featuring intricate, wavy grey-blue bands. The hindwings exhibit a similar pattern but are distinctly marked with a row of prominent black ocelli, each ringed with pale blue, along the outer margin.
