Autocharis fessalis
Scientific NameAutocharis fessalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)16.5
Primary Colorspale brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical areas, often found in disturbed habitats, gardens, and agricultural fields.
Geographic RangeWidespread in the Old World tropics and subtropics, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Host PlantsAmaranthus, Celosia, Alternanthera
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates; multiple generations in warmer months in subtropical regions.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leaf-rollers or borers, feeding on plants primarily in the Amaranthaceae family before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the overall pale yellowish-brown coloration, and the prominent reddish-brown terminal bands on both forewings and hindwings, often with faint darker longitudinal streaks on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with pale yellowish-brown forewings featuring faint longitudinal streaks and a distinct reddish-brown band along the outer margin. The hindwings are paler with a similar reddish-brown terminal band.
