Ptyoptila matutinella
Common NamePtyoptila matutinella
Scientific NamePtyoptila matutinella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorspink, yellowish-brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, scrublands, gardens (where host plants grow)
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host PlantsAcacia species
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are known to feed on various *Acacia* species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and the unique reddish-pink and yellowish-brown gradient coloration on its forewings.
Description
A small moth with a greyish head and thorax, and forewings featuring a striking gradient of reddish-pink towards the base and inner margin, blending into yellowish-brown towards the outer margin.
