Tyrolimnas anthraconesa
Common NameTyrolimnas anthraconesa
Scientific NameTyrolimnas anthraconesa
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, black
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodUnknown, likely varies by region
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae of Crambinae typically feed on grasses, sometimes boring into stems or roots.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking contrast between the dark basal and lighter distal sections of the forewings, along with the dark head and thorax.
Description
A small moth with a dark brown to black head and thorax. The forewings are distinctly bicolored, featuring a dark basal half and a creamy tan to pale yellow distal half, often adorned with dark speckles.
