Saptha beryllitis
Common NameSaptha beryllitis
Scientific NameSaptha beryllitis
FamilyChoreutidae
SubfamilyChoreutinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsmetallic green, red, dark brown
HabitatTropical rainforests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsSpecific host plants are largely undocumented; larvae typically feed on leaves.
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical climates)
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically leaf-miners or external feeders on host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, brilliant metallic green and red iridescent banding on the forewings, and characteristic black antennae with white tips.
Description
A small, strikingly iridescent moth with a metallic green head and thorax. Its forewings display vibrant bands of metallic green, shimmering red, and dark bronzy-brown.
