Common Aquatic Moth
Eristena mangalis


Family Crambidae
Subfamily Acentropinae
Status Common
Host Plants

This is a moth found in the mangroves, first described in Singapore by Dennis H. Murphy. The larvae are aquatic and feed on brown algae. The males have silvery wings while the females are darker. They often rest on the underside of leaves.




Author: Siyang
Posted: 2024-07-15