Camptomastix hisbonalis
Scientific NameCamptomastix hisbonalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host vegetation in tropical and subtropical regions.
Geographic RangeNeotropical, extending north into the southern United States (e.g., Florida, Texas, Arizona, California).
Host PlantsUndetermined
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, active year-round in tropical climates; spring to fall in subtropical/temperate parts of its range.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult); larvae are likely leaf-feeders, but specific host plants are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled brown and reddish-brown forewing pattern with faint wavy lines, and its prominent, upward-curving labial palps which give it a somewhat 'snout-like' appearance.
Description
This is a small, slender moth with mottled brown forewings that feature a reddish-brown central area and subtle, wavy dark brown transverse lines, particularly near the outer edges. Its hindwings are a uniform paler brown, and it possesses long antennae and prominent dark eyes.
