Filodes fulvidorsalis
Common NameFilodes fulvidorsalis
Scientific NameFilodes fulvidorsalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, grey, black
HabitatAgricultural areas, gardens, forests, and disturbed habitats where host plants are present
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan), parts of Australia
Host PlantsSolanum melongena (eggplant), Solanum torvum, Solanum tuberosum (potato), Solanum lycopersicum (tomato)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple generations
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves (often as leaf rollers or borers), pupation occurs, and adults emerge.
Identification TipsLook for the bright orange body with prominent black spots, combined with relatively plain greyish-brown wings that have a few small black dots along the leading edge.
Description
This moth features a vibrant orange thorax and abdomen marked with distinct black spots, contrasting with its dull greyish-brown wings that bear a few small black spots along the costa.
