Nacoleia amphicedalis
Common NameNacoleia amphicedalis
Scientific NameNacoleia amphicedalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Philippines)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous, feeding on host plant leaves or stems.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive mottled brown and tan wing pattern, the relatively broad wings for a Crambid moth, and its long, thread-like antennae. Specific markings on the wings are crucial for species-level identification.
Description
A small moth with broad, somewhat triangular wings featuring a mottled pattern of irregular light tan and dark brown patches. It has a slender, light brown body and long, filiform antennae.
