Catacometes phanozona
Common NameCatacometes phanozona
Scientific NameCatacometes phanozona
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorswhite, brown, orange-brown
HabitatGrasslands, open woodlands, and areas rich in host grasses.
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, likely year-round in warmer parts of its range.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. The larvae are presumed to feed on various grasses.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature for identification is the unique pattern of broad, wavy, alternating white and dark reddish-brown bands across the forewings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its forewings displaying prominent, wavy, alternating bands of white and dark reddish-brown. The head and thorax are pale.
