Labdia deliciosella
Common NameLabdia deliciosella
Scientific NameLabdia deliciosella
FamilyCosmopterigidae
SubfamilyCosmopteriginae
Wingspan (mm)8
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white, yellow, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, areas with decaying wood
Geographic RangeAustralia (widespread), New Zealand
Host PlantsAcacia dealbata, Acacia mearnsii, dead wood, decaying plant matter
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (September to May in Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on dead wood or decaying plant matter, often associated with wattles (Acacia species). Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the striking pattern of dark brown forewings with white streaks, and the bright yellow body/hindwing with a black terminal segment.
Description
A very small moth with dark brown forewings featuring prominent white or silvery longitudinal streaks, contrasting sharply with a bright yellow hindwing and abdomen that ends in a distinct black tip.
