Meyriccia latro
Common NameMeyriccia latro
Scientific NameMeyriccia latro
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, tan, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. The larvae are known to feed on various grasses.
Identification TipsKey features include its very slender, elongated body, light brown speckled wings held tightly along the body, and the prominent, pointed snout formed by its labial palpi.
Description
A slender, elongated moth with light brown to tan wings densely speckled with darker brown. It has a distinctive snout-like head formed by its prominent labial palpi.
