Prionopterina grammatistis
Scientific NamePrionopterina grammatistis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbeige, brown, gray
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (potentially year-round in tropical areas)
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically grass feeders, often living in silken tunnels at the base of host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the slender body, long, upturned labial palps, and the distinctive streaky, longitudinally patterned forewings in shades of beige and brown.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale beige to light brown forewings featuring prominent darker longitudinal streaks, giving it a camouflaged appearance. Its head has noticeable, upward-curving labial palps.
