None found
Common NameNone found
Scientific NameConogethes haemactalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, reddish-brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical agricultural areas, gardens, forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines)
Host PlantsZingiber officinale (ginger), Curcuma longa (turmeric), other Zingiberaceae species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are borers, feeding internally within the rhizomes or stems of host plants such as ginger and turmeric, which can cause significant damage to crops. Pupation occurs within the host plant or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking contrast between the bright yellow-orange ground color and the deep, irregular reddish-brown blotches on the wings, often accentuated by fine white lines along the veins or margins of the markings.
Description
A small moth with vibrant yellow-orange wings heavily marked with irregular, blotchy reddish-brown patterns, often outlined by thin white lines. The body is also yellow-orange with some reddish markings.
