Metasia suppandalis
Common NameMetasia suppandalis
Scientific NameMetasia suppandalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)16.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, reddish-brown
HabitatDry grasslands, scrubland, rocky areas
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East
Host PlantsThymus (Thyme), various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale ground color, and characteristic wavy reddish-brown transverse banding pattern on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with cream to light tan wings marked by distinct, wavy reddish-brown transverse bands, and a slender body matching the ground color.
