Titoki moth
Common NameTitoki moth
Scientific NameStathmopoda platynipha
FamilyStathmopodidae
SubfamilyN/A
Wingspan (mm)8
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, white
HabitatNative forests, woodlands, and gardens where Titoki trees are present
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host PlantsAlectryon excelsus (Titoki tree)
Flight PeriodOctober to March
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are seed-feeders, developing within the seeds of the Titoki tree. It undergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, very long antennae, and the distinctive pattern of dark brown longitudinal stripes on pale forewings. Its presence is strongly associated with the Titoki tree in New Zealand.
Description
A very small, slender moth with long antennae, featuring prominent longitudinal dark brown stripes on a pale cream or white background on its forewings.
