There are about 20 known species of narrow-winged moths in NZ.
Family
Stathmopodidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Wide range of plants.
Larva
Feeds on a variety of plants, including gorse flowers, lemonwood/tarata fruits, flax/harakeke flowers and seeds, raupo seedheads.
Pupa
Pupates in feeding place.
Adult/Imago
Narrow wings, hindlegs held out to the side of wings when at rest. September to March.
Forewing Length
6.5 - 8.5mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, shrubland, coastal dunes, gardens, orchards.
