Haritalodes obliqualis
Common NameHaritalodes obliqualis
Scientific NameHaritalodes obliqualis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorspale yellow, dark brown
HabitatGardens, disturbed areas, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeWidespread in the Indomalayan realm (Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania) and parts of Africa
Host PlantsClerodendrum infortunatum, Clerodendrum paniculatum
Flight PeriodMultiple broods year-round in tropical regions; seasonal in temperate zones
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are leaf-feeders primarily on Clerodendrum species, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive and complex dark brown reticulated pattern on a pale yellow background across all wings, along with its small size and typical Pyraustinae body shape.
Description
A small moth characterized by pale yellowish-cream wings intricately marked with a dense network of dark brown, reticulated lines, and a darker brown marginal band.
