Prophantis adusta
Common NameProphantis adusta
Scientific NameProphantis adusta
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Hong Kong, India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan)
Host PlantsSmilax species (e.g., Smilax china, Smilax glabra)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, often attracted to light
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on Smilax species before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown forewings with a distinct pattern of white spots and a contrasting bright orange band along the outer margin of both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small moth with dark brown forewings featuring several prominent white spots and a broad, bright orange terminal band. The hindwings also show an orange terminal band.
