Hieromantis ephodophora
Common NameHieromantis ephodophora
Scientific NameHieromantis ephodophora
FamilyStathmopodidae
SubfamilyStathmopodinae
Wingspan (mm)8
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgold, brown, white, black, metallic
HabitatTropical and subtropical vegetated areas
Geographic RangeSri Lanka (known distribution)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, but larvae in this family can be detritivores or feed on plant matter.
Flight PeriodNot specifically documented
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific details on larval appearance or pupation sites are not widely documented for this species.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its minute size, the distinctive two metallic-centered black spots on the forewings, and the prominent white costal stripe against a golden-brown background.
Description
A very small moth with a pale, somewhat iridescent head and thorax. Its forewings are a mix of golden-brown and white, featuring a distinct white stripe along the costa and two prominent, somewhat square-shaped black spots with metallic bronze-gold centers on the central part of the wing.
