A quite unmistakeable species, with rusty forewings tinged with purple and a neat white line along the costa.
Family
Crambidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Various Hebe species, including H. stricta, H. salicifolia, and H. macrocarpa.
Larva
Feeds from web under leaf. Leaves may be tied with silk.
Pupa
Pupates between spun leaves.
Adult/Imago
Rusty forewings with purplish tinge and neat white line along costa. September to May. Flies by day and night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
9 - 13mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, shrubland, coastal areas.