Ctenomeristis almella
Ctenomeristis almella PHYCITINAE PYRALIDAE
The caterpillar is said to feed on the Native Cherry ( Exocarpus cupressiformis, SANTALACEAE ), however it is a bit surprising to find this moth here if its only food plant is the Native Cherry, because the Native Cherry is a parasite on the roots of other plants and is extremely difficult to propagate and are few and far between in the wild.I don't believe we have any in the immediate local area. We do have a Santalum species plant and maybe that was what attracted it.
Wingspan when fully spread about 30mm.
The hind wings are yellow.
Family:- PYRALIDAE
Sub Family:- PHYCITINAE
Genus:- Ctenomeristis
Species:- almella
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Curena externalis PYRALINAE PYRALIDAE
I wasn't able to find anything about the biology of this moth.Wingspan about 20mm.
Family:- PYRALIDAE
Sub Family:- PYRALINAE
Genus:- Curena
Species:- externalis
This high body stance is common with these moths.
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