No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameSymmoracma minoralis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and vegetated areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, New Guinea)
Host PlantsUndocumented, likely herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, possibly peaking during wet seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, broad forewings with a characteristic mottled brown and grey pattern, including wavy transverse lines and a dark discal spot. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend with bark or foliage.
Description
A small, slender moth with broad, somewhat triangular forewings. The wings are predominantly mottled brown and grey with darker, wavy transverse lines and a distinct dark discal spot.
