Homona eductana
Common NameHomona eductana
Scientific NameHomona eductana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, plantations, orchards, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCamellia sinensis, Coffea, Theobroma cacao, Citrus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple generations
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically leaf-rollers, feeding on a wide range of host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsCharacterized by its bell-shaped resting posture and mottled brown forewings. Precise identification often requires examination of genitalic structures due to similarity with other Homona species.
Description
A small moth with mottled reddish-brown to dark brown forewings, often appearing somewhat bell-shaped when at rest.
