None widely recognized
Common NameNone widely recognized
Scientific NameNeocalyptis liratana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, orchards, gardens, and cultivated areas where host plants are abundant
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the Philippines
Host PlantsCamellia sinensis, Citrus, Litchi chinensis, Mangifera indica, Psidium guajava
Flight PeriodMultiple generations per year, often year-round in tropical and subtropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on a wide variety of plants, often rolling leaves or boring into fruits.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size and the characteristic wavy, dark brown banding pattern on a light brown background of the forewings, which helps it blend into its environment.
Description
A small, light brown moth with distinctive wavy, dark brown transverse bands across its forewings, providing cryptic camouflage against bark or leaves.
