Rhimphaliodes macrostigma
Common NameRhimphaliodes macrostigma
Scientific NameRhimphaliodes macrostigma
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, black
HabitatTropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNew Guinea
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically herbivorous.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled brown and cream forewing pattern, including a prominent dark discal spot and a wavy subterminal band. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend into its environment.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and cream forewings, featuring darker spots and bands, and lighter hindwings with a similar but less defined pattern. The body is slender and light brown.
