Imma mylias
Common NameImma mylias
Scientific NameImma mylias
FamilyImmidae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, yellowish-gold
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Java)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically internal feeders, often boring into stems, fruits, or mining leaves of host plants, before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive mottled yellowish-brown forewing pattern with subtle darker markings, relatively small size, and the characteristic head shape with prominent labial palps.
Description
A small moth with mottled yellowish-brown forewings, featuring darker speckles and faint transverse lines, and a somewhat pointed head with prominent palps.
