Purpurata iopasalis
Scientific NamePurpurata iopasalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow-orange, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Philippines, Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, starting as an egg, developing into a larva (caterpillar) that feeds on host plants, then pupating before emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the distinctive yellowish-orange ground color of the wings combined with the scattered, irregular dark brown spots across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its yellowish-orange wings adorned with numerous irregular dark brown to black spots and blotches, and a finely fringed margin.
