Cardamyla carinentalis
Common NameCardamyla carinentalis
Scientific NameCardamyla carinentalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPyralinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsgreen, white, black, orange, yellow
HabitatForests, woodlands, coastal areas, and suburban gardens where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsAcacia spp., Myrtaceae
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive dark green/teal and white patterned forewings, the black and orange-yellow hindwings, and the prominently striped black and orange-yellow abdomen.
Description
This small moth features striking dark green/teal forewings with irregular white patches and black venation, contrasting with black hindwings that have a prominent orange-yellow basal area and black spots. Its body is conspicuously striped in black and orange-yellow.
