About Castalius melaena (Trimen, 1887)
This species has the scientific name Castalius melaena (Trimen, 1887). Males have a wingspan of 19–24 mm, while females have a wingspan of 21–25 mm. Adult Castalius melaena fly year-round, and are most commonly encountered between October and March. The taxonomic status of this species remains uncertain, because significant variations have been observed across its individual specimens. The larvae of this species feed on Ziziphus mucronata, and probably also feed on other species in the genus Ziziphus.
