Mulberry Leaftier
Common NameMulberry Leaftier
Scientific NameGlyphodes pyloalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, pale green, white
HabitatAgricultural areas, gardens, forests, and areas with mulberry trees
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsMorus spp. (mulberry), Ficus spp., Artocarpus spp.
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, typically spring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaftiers, rolling or tying mulberry leaves together to feed and pupate within the protective structure.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive network-like wing pattern of pale green/white and brown/orange, particularly the prominent pale patches on the forewings. Often found in proximity to mulberry trees.
Description
A small moth characterized by a striking reticulated pattern of iridescent pale green or white patches outlined by dark brown or orange-brown bands across its wings.
