Talanga sexpunctalis
Common NameTalanga sexpunctalis
Scientific NameTalanga sexpunctalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Java) to New Guinea and Australia
Host PlantsNot well documented, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely foliage feeders.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright orange-yellow ground color, the prominent dark brown triangular markings on the forewings, and the iridescent pale blue-white streaks.
Description
A small moth with vibrant orange-yellow forewings marked by distinct dark brown triangular patches and iridescent pale blue-white streaks, especially along the costa and subterminal area. The hindwings are similarly colored with wavy pale lines.
