Herbivorous Patania Moth
Common NameHerbivorous Patania Moth
Scientific NamePatania digestalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, brown
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, disturbed areas, and natural habitats with host plants
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Southeast Asia), parts of Australia
Host Plantssoybean, eggplant, bell pepper, castor bean, sesame, cowpea, pigeon pea, cotton, jute
Flight PeriodMultiple generations per year, often year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae are herbivorous, pupation occurs in a cocoon, leading to the adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the yellowish-brown ground color with subtle, wavy darker brown lines on the wings. Its size and general appearance are typical of many Crambidae moths, requiring close inspection of wing patterns for definitive identification.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with an overall yellowish-brown to orange-brown coloration, featuring faint yet distinct wavy, darker brown transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
