Glyphodes actorionalis
Common NameGlyphodes actorionalis
Scientific NameGlyphodes actorionalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsblack, white, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Malaysia, Philippines)
Host PlantsFicus spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves (often Ficus species), pupation occurs, and adults emerge.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings with prominent, iridescent, translucent pale blue-white patches, particularly the largely transparent hindwings with a dark border.
Description
A small moth with dark brown to black forewings featuring several iridescent, translucent pale blue-white patches, and largely translucent pale blue-white hindwings bordered in dark brown.
