Orthaga picta
Common NameOrthaga picta
Scientific NameOrthaga picta
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPyralinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, white, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia)
Host Plantsvarious forest trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically defoliators of various forest trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled brown and reddish-brown forewings with distinctive white patches, especially a prominent one near the costa and a triangular one towards the termen.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and reddish-brown forewings, characterized by prominent white patches and dark transverse lines.
