Crocanthes glycina
Common NameCrocanthes glycina
Scientific NameCrocanthes glycina
FamilyLecithoceridae
SubfamilyLecithocerinae
Wingspan (mm)13
Primary Colorsyellowish-green, brown, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host material such as lichens or decaying wood.
Geographic RangeAustralia (primarily Queensland and New South Wales)
Host Plantslichens, algae, decaying wood
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer parts of its range, with peak activity during warmer months.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically concealed feeders, likely consuming lichens, algae, or decaying wood. Pupation occurs within a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size and the distinctive forewing pattern of yellowish-green, dark brown, and cream bands, with a prominent pale line separating the basal and central sections.
Description
A small moth characterized by its forewings, which display a pale yellowish-green basal area, followed by a broad, dark brown central band, and a mottled cream and brown terminal area. A distinct pale line separates the basal and central bands.
