Hyalobathra archeleuca
Common NameHyalobathra archeleuca
Scientific NameHyalobathra archeleuca
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorstan, light brown, white
HabitatTropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and finally the adult moth. Specific details on its larval host plants are not widely documented.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall pale, unpatterned light brown coloration, the subtle darker speckling on the forewings, and the distinctive bright white fringe along the wing margins.
Description
A small moth with uniform light brown to tan forewings, subtly speckled with darker scales, and a prominent white fringe along the outer margins of both forewings and hindwings.
