Hyalobathra miniosalis
Common NameHyalobathra miniosalis
Scientific NameHyalobathra miniosalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, red
HabitatTropical forests, lowland areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Malaysia, Philippines, New Guinea, Queensland, Solomon Islands)
Host Plantsunknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larval host plants are not well documented.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its striking uniform bright orange-red coloration and the subtle, wavy, darker transverse lines visible on its wings.
Description
This moth features bright orange-red wings adorned with faint, wavy, darker orange transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
