Sincere Salobrena Moth
Common NameSincere Salobrena Moth
Scientific NameSalobrena sincera
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyEpipaschiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical climates)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically leaf-tiers or borers on woody plants, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its reddish-brown, mottled forewings, broad shape when at rest, and the prominent, upturned labial palps characteristic of many Epipaschiinae moths.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat triangular forewings, predominantly reddish-brown with a mottled, cryptic pattern, and prominent upturned labial palps.
