No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameZonopetala clerota
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, dark brown, orange
HabitatUnknown, likely associated with specific host plants in its range.
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host PlantsUnknown, likely specific to certain plant species.
Flight PeriodUnknown, likely seasonal.
Lifecycle NotesLarvae of Gelechiidae are typically internal feeders, such as leaf-miners, stem-borers, or seed-feeders. Pupation often occurs within the larval feeding site or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size and the distinctive pattern of broad, alternating creamy white and dark brown stripes across the forewings, along with the slight orange-brown coloration at the wing tips.
Description
A small moth characterized by its forewings displaying prominent alternating broad bands of creamy white and dark brown, with a subtle orange-brown tint near the wing tips.
