Mabra eryxalis
Common NameMabra eryxalis
Scientific NameMabra eryxalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Primary Colorsyellowish-orange, brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndia, Southeast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Vietnam), China
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Specific details on larval host plants and morphology are not widely documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, overall yellowish-orange coloration, and the specific pattern of dark brown patches on the forewings. The prominent black eyes are also a key feature.
Description
A small moth with a yellowish-orange body and forewings, characterized by distinct, somewhat rectangular, darker brown patches on the forewings. It has prominent black eyes and simple, upward-curving antennae.
