One of the smallest moths in the world. There are about 40 known species in this family in Aotearoa/NZ.
Family
Nepticulidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Lacebark/houhere.
Egg
Eggs are laid on a young lacebark leaf.
Larva
Tunnels into the leaf creating white translucent leaf-mines in April to October.
Pupa
Fluffy white cocoon on the ground.
Adult/Imago
Tiny and inconspicuous, diurnal. August to November.
Forewing Length
3mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, forest margins.
