Marbled Salma
Common NameMarbled Salma
Scientific NameSalma marmorea
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely various herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodSeptember to April (in Australia)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely concealed feeders on host plants before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive marbled green, brown, and white pattern on the forewings, its small size, and its presence in eastern Australia.
Description
A small moth characterized by its forewings displaying a complex, marbled pattern of olive-green, brown, and white, providing excellent camouflage.
