Synclera jarbusalis
Common NameSynclera jarbusalis
Scientific NameSynclera jarbusalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white, iridescent blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines) and parts of Australia
Host PlantsFicus species (e.g., Ficus carica, Ficus racemosa)
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, likely year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive reticulated (net-like) pattern of brown-orange lines on the wings, combined with the iridescent pale blue-white patches within the cells of the wings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking reticulated wing pattern, featuring a network of dark brown to orange-brown lines over a pale, iridescent white to bluish-purple background. The body is slender and pale, matching the lighter wing coloration.
