Hyalobathra crenulata
Common NameHyalobathra crenulata
Scientific NameHyalobathra crenulata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Primary Colorstan, brown, white, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland), Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, New Guinea)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented
Flight PeriodLikely year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Specific details for this species are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall light brown coloration, the distinctive wavy subterminal band with its white, brown, and dark brown elements, and the white fringe along the wing margins.
Description
A small, light brown to tan moth characterized by several faint wavy transverse lines and a prominent subterminal band featuring white, brown, and dark brown markings, with a white fringe along the wing margins.
