Golden-bordered Grass-veneer Moth
Common NameGolden-bordered Grass-veneer Moth
Scientific NameGlaucocharis chrysochyta
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsbrown, golden-yellow, white
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodSeptember to May (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically grass feeders, developing through several instars before pupating, and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and the striking golden-yellow band on the brown forewings, which is often outlined in white and possesses a metallic luster. The specific shape and placement of this band are key.
Description
A small moth with rich brown forewings featuring a prominent, irregular golden-yellow band across the middle, bordered by thin white lines, and small white spots near the outer margin. The golden band often has a metallic sheen.
