No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NamePagyda salvalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsorange, pale yellow
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, and areas with host plants or lichens
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantslichens, algae, Acacia, Eucalyptus
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known to feed on lichens and algae, often found on tree trunks. The lifecycle follows the typical complete metamorphosis of moths.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the striking pattern of bright orange wavy stripes on translucent pale yellow wings, and its presence in eastern Australia.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright orange and translucent pale yellow wings, adorned with distinct wavy orange stripes. Its head and body are also predominantly orange.
