Maliattha ritsemae
Common NameMaliattha ritsemae
Scientific NameMaliattha ritsemae
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyAcontiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorswhite, brown
HabitatTropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Indonesia: Sumatra, Java)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and the distinctive pattern of two wavy brown bands on a white background on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with white forewings featuring two prominent, wavy, dark brown bands. The head and thorax are also brownish.
