Hemopsis dissipatalis
Common NameHemopsis dissipatalis
Scientific NameHemopsis dissipatalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, yellow, cream
HabitatForests, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeHimalayan region (e.g., India, Nepal)
Host PlantsUndocumented, likely grasses or other herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, active during warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and the distinctive mottled pattern of brown, yellow, and cream on its forewings, particularly the irregular light patches.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled brown forewings adorned with irregular yellow and cream patches and bands. Its body is slender and brownish.
