Arequipa turbatella
Common NameArequipa turbatella
Scientific NameArequipa turbatella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)14.5
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black
HabitatAndean regions, likely grasslands or shrublands
Geographic RangePeru, Bolivia (South America)
Host PlantsLikely grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodUnknown, likely multiple broods in suitable conditions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Specific details on larval appearance or pupation sites are not widely documented.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pure white forewings with a prominent brown central stripe, and a row of black dots along the outer wing margin. The tufted white head is also characteristic.
Description
A small, slender moth with predominantly white forewings featuring a distinct brown longitudinal stripe running from the base to near the termen, and a series of small black dots along the outer margin. The head is white and somewhat tufted.
