About Snout Moth
A large pyralid moth from Southeast Asia and New Guinea whose caterpillars spin webs on young leaves of poisonous shrubs. Adults have elongated labial palps forming a 'snout'.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars can tolerate feeding on toxic plants that would kill most other moth species.
Distribution
Where Snout Moth can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Snout Moth (Vitessa suradeva). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/snout-moth
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"Snout Moth." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/snout-moth.