Red-Spotted Sweetpotato Moth
Common NameRed-Spotted Sweetpotato Moth
Scientific NameOmphisa anastomosalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, reddish-brown
HabitatAgricultural fields, tropical and subtropical environments
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines), Oceania
Host PlantsIpomoea batatas, Ipomoea spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple generations per year
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are known as stem and tuber borers, primarily feeding on sweet potato plants and other Ipomoea species, causing significant damage to crops.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive bright yellow-orange ground color with a profusion of irregular reddish-brown spots across all wings and body, combined with its relatively small size.
Description
This is a small moth characterized by its bright yellow-orange wings densely covered in numerous irregular, dark reddish-brown spots. Its body is also yellow-orange with similar spotting.
