Lesser Mulberry Snout
Common NameLesser Mulberry Snout
Scientific NameGlyphodes pyloalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgolden-brown, white, dark brown
HabitatMulberry orchards, gardens, agricultural areas, woodlands
Geographic RangeEast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsMorus spp. (mulberry)
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, typically spring to autumn in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green caterpillars that feed on mulberry leaves, often rolling them to create shelters. Pupation occurs within these rolled leaves.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive golden-brown and white patterned wings with dark outlines, the prominent 'snout' formed by the labial palps, and its association with mulberry trees.
Description
A small moth with striking golden-brown and white wings, featuring intricate dark brown outlines that create a mosaic-like pattern. Its head has prominent black eyes and a distinctive snout-like proboscis.
