Some specimens are bright orange with yellow hindwings, while others are entirely dusky brown.
Family
Crambidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Various plants, including pohuehue and Hydrocotyle elongata
Larva
Feeds from web under leaf. Leaves may be tied with silk.
Pupa
Pupates between spun leaves.
Adult/Imago
Variable wing colouring, from bright orange with yellow hindwings to entirely dusky brown. September to May. Flies by day and night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
8 - 12mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, shrubland, coastal areas.
