Metasia capnochroa
Common NameMetasia capnochroa
Scientific NameMetasia capnochroa
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatDry grasslands, shrublands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (widespread across various states)
Host Plantsunknown, likely grasses or herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodYear-round, with peaks in warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larval feeding habits are not well-documented but likely involve herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, cryptic mottled brown and greyish-white forewings with indistinct wavy transverse lines and a somewhat scalloped termen.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and greyish-white wings, featuring darker speckles and wavy transverse lines, providing excellent camouflage.
