None widely recognized
Common NameNone widely recognized
Scientific NameSyngamia falsidicalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, yellow, golden
HabitatTropical and subtropical regions, including gardens, agricultural areas, and forests.
Geographic RangeAsia, Australia, Africa
Host PlantsIxora coccinea, Coffea arabica, Ocimum basilicum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, warmer months in subtropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, and pupation occurs in a cocoon before adult emergence.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of dark wings with bright, wavy golden-yellow bands, specifically two bands on the forewing and a single broad band on the hindwing.
Description
A small moth characterized by dark brown to black wings adorned with prominent, wavy golden-yellow bands, typically two on the forewings and one on the hindwings.
