Cangetta hartoghialis
Common NameCangetta hartoghialis
Scientific NameCangetta hartoghialis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and open areas where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodMultiple generations throughout warmer months, varying by region
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely concealed feeders on herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, brownish ground color, and the characteristic white subterminal band on the forewing with a small dark spot.
Description
A small moth with mottled brownish-grey wings, featuring distinct dark transverse lines and a prominent white subterminal band on the forewing, which often encloses a small dark spot.
