No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameRhimphalea ochalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorscream, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Australia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodVaries by region, likely year-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Specific details about its larval host plants and development stages are not widely documented.
Identification TipsKey features include the creamy white ground color of the wings with prominent dark brown transverse bands and distinct blackish discal spots on the forewings. Its slender body and relatively long labial palps are characteristic of the Crambidae family.
Description
A small moth with creamy white wings adorned with intricate dark brown transverse bands and distinct blackish spots, particularly on the forewings. Its body is slender and pale brown.
