Polythlipta divaricata
Common NamePolythlipta divaricata
Scientific NamePolythlipta divaricata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, lowlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with eggs hatching into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, followed by a pupal stage before emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive, somewhat geometric dark brown pattern on the pale forewings, characterized by zigzag lines and irregular patches.
Description
A small moth with light brown, semi-translucent hindwings and forewings featuring a complex pattern of dark brown lines and patches on a lighter, whitish-brown background.
