Pycnarmon cribrata
Common NamePycnarmon cribrata
Scientific NamePycnarmon cribrata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorswhite, cream, brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, parts of Africa (e.g., Madagascar, Réunion)
Host PlantsFicus benjamina, Ficus religiosa, Ficus carica
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various Ficus species. The lifecycle involves complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the creamy white ground color, the prominent dark spots, and the distinctive wavy brown lines on both pairs of wings.
Description
A small moth with creamy white wings featuring numerous distinct dark brown to black spots and irregular, wavy brown transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
