Violet Hemiscopis
Common NameViolet Hemiscopis
Scientific NameHemiscopis violacea
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsdark brown, purple, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Australia
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are herbivorous, likely feeding on herbaceous plants or grasses, though specific host plants are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the iridescent dark purplish-brown wings with mottled patterns, the distinctive coppery-orange dorsal stripe, and its white, simple antennae.
Description
A small moth characterized by its dark purplish-brown wings with an iridescent sheen and subtle mottling, highlighted by a prominent coppery-orange stripe running along its body and the inner margin of its forewings.
