Zebra Conchylodes Moth
Common NameZebra Conchylodes Moth
Scientific NameConchylodes zebra
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil)
Host PlantsCordia species, Boraginaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, starting as an egg, developing into a larva (caterpillar) that feeds on host plants, then pupating before emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsEasily recognized by its unique and prominent black and white zebra-like striped pattern across both forewings and hindwings, combined with the yellow-orange banding on its abdomen.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking white wings adorned with bold, wavy black stripes and a few enclosed black loops, creating a distinctive zebra-like pattern. Its body is similarly striped black and white, with a prominent yellow-orange band on the abdomen.
