Promalactis albisquama
Common NamePromalactis albisquama
Scientific NamePromalactis albisquama
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)9
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with decaying plant matter or fungi.
Geographic RangeChina (e.g., Sichuan, Yunnan provinces).
Host Plantsunknown, likely decaying wood, detritus, or fungi
Flight PeriodMay to September
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically concealed feeders, likely consuming decaying plant material or fungi.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the small size, the orange-brown forewing ground color, and the distinctive pattern of a broad white median band combined with a separate white spot near the tornus.
Description
A small moth with orange-brown forewings, featuring a prominent white transverse band across the middle and a distinct white spot near the tornus. The head and antennae are pale.
