Cacotherapia flexilinealis
Scientific NameCacotherapia flexilinealis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyGalleriinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorspale green, brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with decaying wood or fungi
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States
Host Plantsfungi, decaying plant matter
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely detritivores or fungivores, developing in concealed environments before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled pale green and brown coloration, and the prominent wavy dark lines across the forewings.
Description
A small moth with mottled pale green and brown forewings, featuring several wavy, dark transverse lines that provide cryptic camouflage.
