Pultenaea Wood Moth
Common NamePultenaea Wood Moth
Scientific NameCryptophasa pultenae
FamilyXyloryctidae
SubfamilyXyloryctinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatOpen forests, woodlands, heathlands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host PlantsPultenaea daphnoides, Pultenaea juniperina, Pultenaea scabra
Flight PeriodNovember to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stem borers, feeding within the woody stems of various *Pultenaea* species. They pupate inside the stem, and adults emerge to mate.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall pure white appearance with scattered black spots on the forewings and a prominent row of triangular black spots along the outer edge of the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pure white wings and body, marked with several small black spots on the forewings and a distinctive row of black triangular spots along the outer margin.
