Mesoptila melanolopha
Common NameMesoptila melanolopha
Scientific NameMesoptila melanolopha
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatLowland forest
Geographic RangeBorneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Host PlantsNot well documented
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (not specifically documented)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLifecycle details for this species are not well documented in public resources.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and cream forewing pattern with distinct darker transverse bands, and its relatively small size typical of Crambidae moths.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and cream forewings, featuring darker transverse bands and a somewhat cryptic pattern. The body is slender and similarly colored.
