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Common NameNone
Scientific NameNephopterix ochribasalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Japan, Korea, China)
Host PlantsDeciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-feeders, often creating silken shelters or webs on their host plants, and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsIdentified by its small size, characteristic resting posture with wings held roof-like, and mottled cryptic forewing patterns, though species-level identification often requires microscopic examination.
Description
A small, slender moth with cryptically patterned forewings in shades of brown, gray, and black; the larva is green with a darker dorsal stripe and a pale head.
