Tetracona amathealis
Scientific NameTetracona amathealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsorange, brown, grey
HabitatTropical forests, lowlands
Geographic RangeBorneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia (Southeast Asia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on plants, though specific host plants for this species are not well documented.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinct orange-brown forewing color combined with the broad, darker median band and the overall small size typical of Crambidae.
Description
This is a small moth with orange-brown forewings featuring a broad, darker brown median band and a lighter greyish-brown basal area. The hindwings are generally greyish-brown with faint darker markings.
