No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NamePhykodes minor
FamilyBrachodidae
SubfamilyBrachodinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka)
Host PlantsLikely various broadleaf trees; some Phykodes species are associated with Ficus
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically internal feeders, often as stem borers or leaf miners on their host plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the speckled grey-brown forewings with a distinct dark transverse band, and its long, slender antennae.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its speckled greyish-brown forewings, which feature a prominent dark transverse band. It possesses long, filiform antennae and slender, banded legs.
