Hednota relatalis
Common NameHednota relatalis
Scientific NameHednota relatalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, cream
HabitatGrasslands, pastures, open grassy areas
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodSeptember to May (in Australia, multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and stems of various grasses, often creating silken tunnels. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or within these tunnels.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive brown and cream/white striped forewings and the prominent, upturned labial palps. It often rests with its wings folded tightly along its body on grass stems.
Description
A slender moth characterized by its forewings, which are marked with prominent longitudinal stripes of brown and creamy white, and distinctive upturned labial palps.
