Opogona stereodyta
Common NameOpogona stereodyta
Scientific NameOpogona stereodyta
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyHieroxestinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsyellow, purple-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical environments, often associated with decaying plant matter
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Oceania, including parts of Australia
Host Plantsdead plant material, decaying organic matter
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on various types of dead or decaying plant material.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its striking bicolored forewings: bright yellow basally and purplish-brown towards the wing tips.
Description
A small moth characterized by bright yellow forewings that transition sharply to a purplish-brown color in the apical third.
