Trapeze Moth
Common NameTrapeze Moth
Scientific NameSynclera jarbusalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, and shrublands
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia), Australia
Host PlantsFicus spp., Streblus asper
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on the leaves of host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique pattern of dark, wavy transverse lines on pale wings, especially the prominent 'trapeze-like' markings. Its small size and slender body are also characteristic.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale brown to cream wings marked by distinctive dark brown, wavy, transverse lines that create a somewhat geometric pattern. The body is slender and matches the wing coloration.
