Coenotoca subaspersa
Common NameCoenotoca subaspersa
Scientific NameCoenotoca subaspersa
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatLikely grasslands or open woodlands where host plants are present
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantsunknown, likely grasses or herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodVariable, likely multiple broods depending on region
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of Crambidae often feed internally on stems or roots of host plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive dark brown forewings with a single, broad, curved white band. The overall size and robust body are also characteristic.
Description
A small moth with dark brown forewings characterized by a prominent, slightly curved white band running across each wing. The body is dark and somewhat hairy, with banded antennae.
