Nosophora semitritalis
Common NameNosophora semitritalis
Scientific NameNosophora semitritalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsunknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, likely multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous, feeding on plant foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific combination of orange-brown ground color and the arrangement of distinct white/pale patches and dark, wavy lines across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with orange-brown forewings featuring prominent white or pale patches and intricate darker brown lines and bands. The hindwings display a similar pattern with larger pale areas.
