Tingena chloradelpha
Common NameTingena chloradelpha
Scientific NameTingena chloradelpha
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)11.5
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown
HabitatNative forests, shrublands
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, fungi, lichens
Flight PeriodSummer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely detritivores, feeding on decaying organic matter, fungi, or lichens.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale yellowish-brown coloration, and the prominent dark brown longitudinal streak on the forewings.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale yellowish-brown forewings featuring a distinct dark brown longitudinal streak and scattered dark speckles, with plain paler hindwings.
