Talanga sabacusalis
Common NameTalanga sabacusalis
Scientific NameTalanga sabacusalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorswhite, orange, brown, metallic blue, black
HabitatTropical forests, gardens, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique combination of white, orange-brown, and metallic blue bands and markings on the wings, particularly the iridescent blue spot on the forewing.
Description
A small moth with striking white and orange-brown patterned wings, accented by thin black lines and iridescent metallic blue markings near the forewing costa.
