The only known host plant of this colourful species is swamp maire, an uncommon native tree found in wetland forest.
Family
Gracillariidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Swamp maire
Larva
Leaf-miner. Emerges to roll the leaf edge and feeds from within.
Pupa
Pupates in rolled leaf edge.
Adult/Imago
Pink and yellow (common), brown and yellow (rare). October-April.
Forewing Length
6 - 7mm
Range
North Island
Habitat
Native forest.