Salma ridiculalis
Common NameSalma ridiculalis
Scientific NameSalma ridiculalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPyralinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, white, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales), Papua New Guinea
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larval stage likely involves feeding on host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the small size and the highly variegated, cryptic wing pattern of dark brown, white, and tan, especially within its known range in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Description
A small moth characterized by its cryptic wing pattern, featuring a mix of dark brown, white, and tan scales, giving it a mottled appearance.
