Crocanthes micradelpha
Common NameCrocanthes micradelpha
Scientific NameCrocanthes micradelpha
FamilyLecithoceridae
SubfamilyLecithocerinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host material
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host PlantsUnknown, likely detritivorous or fungivorous
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, otherwise seasonal
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesSpecific lifecycle details for this species are largely undocumented, but larvae of related Lecithoceridae are often detritivores, fungivores, or feed on dead wood and bark.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking bicolored forewings with a bright yellow basal half and a sharply defined dark outer half, combined with its small size and long antennae.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright yellow forewings, which feature a distinct and contrasting black or dark brown patch on the outer half. It possesses long, slender antennae.
