Green Snout Moth
Common NameGreen Snout Moth
Scientific NameDoloessa viridis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgreen, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, plantations, orchards
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsShorea robusta, Mangifera indica, Litchi chinensis, Acacia, Cassia, Eucalyptus, Tectona grandis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with seasonal variations
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on leaves, fruits, or stems of various trees, sometimes causing damage to crops. They pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the striking combination of bright green and reddish-brown mottling on the forewings, along with the characteristic snout-like labial palps of the Pyralidae family.
Description
This small moth features vibrant green forewings heavily mottled with reddish-brown scales, particularly towards the outer margins and with a few darker spots. Its head and thorax are typically brownish.
