Banksia Boring Moth
Common NameBanksia Boring Moth
Scientific NameCarposina banksianella
FamilyCarposinidae
SubfamilyCarposininae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsorange-brown, grey
HabitatHeathlands, woodlands, and coastal areas where Banksia species are present.
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia
Host PlantsBanksia species
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are borers, developing within the cones or stems of various Banksia plant species.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive orange-brown and grey wing pattern, and its strong association with Banksia plants, particularly where larval boring activity is evident.
Description
A small moth characterized by orange-brown forewings adorned with a broad grey median streak and additional grey markings near the tornus, typically resting with its wings held in a tent-like posture.
