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Hydriris ornatilis
This is a Crambid Moth that i found on the wall of my house. This moth is brownish in color, and it has silver patches on its wings. The size of this moth is about 8 mm in length.
- Spotted on the wall of my house. Usually, it can be found around the house (especially near the light sources).
- This is a moths in the Crambidae family. It is attracted to the light (possibly a nocturnal insect). Thanks to Nuwan Chathuranga and Psyche (Dr Seow) for the ID.
* Kingdom: Animalia
* Phylum: Arthropoda
* Class: Insecta
* Order: Lepidoptera
* Family: Crambidae
* Genus: Hydriris
* Species: H. ornatalis