Pantydia metaspila
Common NamePantydia metaspila
Scientific NamePantydia metaspila
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern and Southern Australia, including Tasmania
Host PlantsAcacia species
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in warmer regions, with peaks in spring and summer
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled brown coloration, the two prominent dark reniform stigmata on the forewings, and the distinct darker subterminal band. The overall cryptic appearance helps it blend with its environment.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and greyish-brown forewings, featuring two prominent, dark, kidney-shaped spots and a distinct darker subterminal band.
