Nacoleia charesalis Moth
Common NameNacoleia charesalis Moth
Scientific NameNacoleia charesalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Java, Philippines), Taiwan, Japan, China, Australia (Queensland)
Host PlantsFicus, Mallotus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods in temperate parts of its range
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on the leaves of host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled brown coloration and the two distinct, pale, wavy transverse lines across the forewings. Its size and geographical distribution are also key identifiers.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and dark brown forewings, featuring two prominent, slightly wavy, pale transverse lines. The hindwings are similarly patterned but often paler.
