Givira arbeloides

Forests and Woodlands, Rotting and Decaying Matter

Forests and Woodlands

Since givira arbeloides is a moth, it is likely that people use light traps or pheromone traps to attract adults. For caterpillars, they may use bait made of the host plant leaves givira arbeloides larvae are known to feed on.

The eggs of givira arbeloides are typically laid on the bark of host trees. The caterpillars, or larvae, are wood-borers and can be found within tree trunks and branches feeding on the wood. To locate them, one must search for signs of their presence, such as boreholes or frass (sawdust-like excrement) around infected trees. The pupal stage of givira arbeloides happens within the same wooden tunnels carved by the larvae. Finding them involves carefully cutting into infested wood. Adult givira arbeloides are nocturnal and often remain close to the host trees. They can be observed near the canopy or lights at night during their flight period.

Adult givira arbeloides would most likely be found during the night as moths are typically nocturnal. The larval or caterpillar stage might be found during daylight when they are active and feeding.

Finding givira arbeloides would be more successful during warm and dry nights, which are ideal conditions for moth activity. During cooler or wet weather, givira arbeloides might be less active and harder to find.