Loryma egregialis
Common NameLoryma egregialis
Scientific NameLoryma egregialis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, black, cream, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely various plants
Flight PeriodLikely year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous.
Identification TipsKey features include the intricate, mottled dark brown and black forewing pattern contrasted by a prominent pale cream band along the termen, typical of a Pyralid moth.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring a complex mosaic of dark brown and black patches on a mottled light brown and cream background, with a distinct pale cream band along the outer margin.
