Yellow Peach Moth
Common NameYellow Peach Moth
Scientific NameConogethes punctiferalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatOrchards, agricultural fields, gardens, forests
Geographic RangeAsia (widespread), parts of Africa, Australia
Host Plantspeach, maize, ginger, castor, cardamom, litchi, guava, mango
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, active throughout warmer months (varies by region)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are borers, feeding internally within fruits, stems, or seeds of a wide variety of plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often within the host plant or in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright yellow wings with a pattern of numerous small, scattered black spots. This coloration and spotting pattern is quite unique among common moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its bright yellow wings densely covered with numerous small, irregular black spots. The body is also predominantly yellow.
