Erechthias terminella
Common NameErechthias terminella
Scientific NameErechthias terminella
FamilyErechthiidae
SubfamilyErechthiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, pale yellow
HabitatIndoor environments, stored product facilities, tropical and subtropical forests, areas with decaying plant matter
Geographic RangeCosmopolitan (especially tropical and subtropical regions, introduced elsewhere)
Host Plantsdry plant material, stored grains, seeds, dried fruits, fungi, decaying wood
Flight PeriodYear-round (in suitable indoor conditions or warm climates)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically concealed feeders on various dry organic matter, pupating in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive forewing pattern of a pale costal stripe above a broad dark median stripe, combined with its small size and long, slender antennae.
Description
This is a small moth characterized by its forewings, which feature a prominent dark brown stripe along the lower half and a contrasting pale cream to yellowish stripe along the costa.
