Lophoptera vittigera
Common NameLophoptera vittigera
Scientific NameLophoptera vittigera
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyEligminae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, Australia)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Lannea coromandelica, Rhus, Semecarpus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on specific host plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the striking creamy-white costal stripe contrasting with the dark forewing, and the reddish-brown head and thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown to black forewings, characterized by a prominent, broad creamy-white stripe along the costa and mottled greyish-white scaling on the inner margin. The head and thorax are reddish-brown.
