Glycythyma chrysorycta
Common NameGlycythyma chrysorycta
Scientific NameGlycythyma chrysorycta
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, black, orange
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Borneo)
Host Plantsfungi, lichens, decaying organic matter
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely detritivores, feeding on fungi, lichens, or decaying plant matter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive golden-yellow ground color with complex black patterns on the forewings, small size, and typical Tineidae morphology.
Description
A small moth with golden-yellow forewings intricately patterned with wavy black lines and dark spots, featuring a dark, fringed outer margin.
