Macrobathra chrysotoxa
Common NameMacrobathra chrysotoxa
Scientific NameMacrobathra chrysotoxa
FamilyCosmopterigidae
Wingspan (mm)11
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, black, pale yellow
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with decaying vegetation
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically detritivores, feeding on dead leaves or other organic matter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, dark forewings with bold pale bands and spots, and the characteristic tufted end of its abdomen.
Description
A small moth with dark brown to black forewings marked by prominent creamy-white or pale yellow transverse bands and spots, and a distinctive tufted abdomen.
