None widely recognized
Common NameNone widely recognized
Scientific NameOmiodes tristrialis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatAgricultural fields, grasslands, tropical and subtropical areas
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Java, Philippines), Taiwan, Australia (Queensland)
Host Plantsrice (Oryza sativa), sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), various grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple generations
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are known to be leaf rollers or borers, feeding on the leaves of various grasses, including important agricultural crops like rice and sugarcane.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall drab brownish-grey coloration, slender body, and the subtle, wavy transverse lines on the forewings. The antennae are simple and filiform.
Description
A small, slender moth with dull brownish-grey wings. The forewings feature faint, darker, wavy transverse lines and a subtle discal spot, while the hindwings are similar but generally paler.
