Stathmopoda megathyma
Common NameStathmopoda megathyma
Scientific NameStathmopoda megathyma
FamilyStathmopodidae
SubfamilyStathmopodinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants or detritus
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantsvarious flowering plants, seeds, galls, detritus
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (likely multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae exhibit diverse feeding habits, including detritivory, feeding on seeds, flowers, or galls, depending on the specific species.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive dark brown forewings with the broad white median band and basal white patch. Its small size, slender body, and long, upward-pointing antennae are also characteristic.
Description
A small, slender moth with dark brown forewings featuring a prominent, broad white band across the middle and a white patch at the base. Its hindwings are very narrow and heavily fringed.
