Prenesta fenestrinalis
Scientific NamePrenesta fenestrinalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Brazil, Costa Rica)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific details on larval host plants are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique wing pattern of dark brown and bright orange-yellow markings, especially the pale, almost window-like patches, on a light brown background.
Description
A small moth with intricate mottled wings, displaying a pattern of reddish-brown and bright orange-yellow markings interspersed with distinctive pale, somewhat translucent patches.
