Glyphodes microta
Common NameGlyphodes microta
Scientific NameGlyphodes microta
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsFicus
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, likely year-round in warmer parts of its range
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on the leaves of host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the specific pattern of irregular, pale, dark-outlined patches on the light brown forewings, and the overall small size typical of a Crambid moth.
Description
This small moth has light brown forewings with distinctive, irregular, pale whitish-pinkish patches outlined in dark brown or black. The hindwings are similarly patterned with a large pale central area and a dark brown margin.
