Zonopetala quadripustulella
Common NameZonopetala quadripustulella
Scientific NameZonopetala quadripustulella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspinkish-brown, dark brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, shrublands, and areas with native Australian vegetation
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely native Australian plants
Flight PeriodNovember to March
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are likely internal feeders (e.g., leaf-miners or stem borers) on their host plants, typical for the Gelechiidae family. Pupation likely occurs in a cocoon near the host plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the specific pinkish-brown ground color of the forewings, and the characteristic dark brown basal and median markings. The pale head and thorax also aid in identification.
Description
A small moth with pinkish-brown forewings featuring a distinct dark brown basal patch and a dark, somewhat irregular median band. The head and thorax are a contrasting pale white or cream.
