Four-spotted Glyphodes Moth
Common NameFour-spotted Glyphodes Moth
Scientific NameGlyphodes quadrimaculalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, black, pale blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, and areas with host plants.
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Australia.
Host PlantsParsonsia spp., Alstonia scholaris
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with peak activity during warmer months.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on specific host plants, primarily woody vines and shrubs in the Apocynaceae family, before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its unique wing pattern: translucent white/pale blue wings with bold, dark brown/black borders and two large, somewhat circular translucent areas on each wing.
Description
A small moth characterized by its translucent white or pale blue wings, prominently outlined and marked with broad dark brown to black bands and distinct circular patches.
