Eoophyla gibbosalis
Common NameEoophyla gibbosalis
Scientific NameEoophyla gibbosalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyAcentropinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange-brown, silvery-white, dark brown
HabitatNear freshwater bodies (streams, rivers, ponds)
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsaquatic plants, algae
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are aquatic, living underwater and feeding on submerged vegetation or algae. They pupate in cocoons attached to aquatic plants or other submerged structures.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of broad, wavy silvery-white bands contrasting with orange-brown and dark brown on the wings, especially near freshwater habitats in Southeast Asia.
Description
A small moth characterized by its orange-brown body and wings, which feature prominent, somewhat wavy silvery-white bands bordered by darker brown lines.
