No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameCirrhochrista brizoalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorswhite, brown, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Java, New Guinea), Australia
Host PlantsUnknown, possibly Ficus species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult stages. Larvae are likely herbivorous.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the prominent white wings with a contrasting wavy brown-orange border and scattered small brown spots. The overall pattern is quite unique within its size range.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright white wings distinctly bordered by a wavy, rich brown-orange band, with a few scattered small brown spots on the white areas.
