Crocanthes perigrapta
Common NameCrocanthes perigrapta
Scientific NameCrocanthes perigrapta
FamilyLecithoceridae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black, pale yellow
HabitatWoodlands, open forests, and areas with suitable host plants in tropical and subtropical regions.
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, likely year-round in suitable climates.
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Specific larval host plants and feeding habits are not well documented, but some Lecithoceridae larvae feed on decaying plant matter or fungi.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the small size, vivid orange forewings with two distinct black bands, and long, filiform antennae. The pale head and thorax are also characteristic.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright orange forewings adorned with two prominent, broad black transverse bands. The head and thorax are pale yellow, and it possesses long, slender antennae.
