Glyphodes stolalis
Common NameGlyphodes stolalis
Scientific NameGlyphodes stolalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, white, iridescent blue, iridescent purple
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, cultivated areas
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Southeast Asia), parts of Africa, Australia
Host PlantsFicus spp. (figs), Morus spp. (mulberry), Artocarpus spp. (jackfruit, breadfruit)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; warmer months in subtropical areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on the leaves of host plants, often pupating in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking iridescent wavy banding pattern on the wings, particularly the metallic blue/purple sheen, and the overall brown and white striped appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth with distinctive iridescent wings featuring wavy, transverse bands of brown, white, and a metallic bluish-purple or coppery sheen. The body is slender and brownish.
