Common Name: Checkered Snout Moth
Scientific Name: Pygospila tyres
Family: Crambidae
Size: 42 – 46 mm
Location: Sitapaila, Kathmandu

The Checkered Snout Moth is characterized by its distinctive wing pattern and coloration, which features a combination of dark brown and white markings.

They have brownish forewings featuring white or yellowish patches, often near the leading edge and outer margin. The hindwings are lighter in color, typically pale brown or yellowish, with faint markings. Both pairs of wings are elongated and triangular, with the forewings being more pointed and the hindwings more rounded.

Pygospila tyres is a nocturnal moth, often being attracted to lights at night. The wings are covered in tiny scales that give them an iridescent appearance and contribute to their coloration and pattern, aiding in camouflage.

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