Cardamyla carinentalis

Description

Cardamyla carinentalis is a species of snout moth in the genus Cardamyla. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859, and is known from the northern half of Australia, including Queensland and New South Wales. The wingspan is about 40 mm. The forewings are black and white, while the hindwings are orange with a black margin and a black spot. The larvae feed on Pennantia cunninghamii. They feed at night. During the day it hides in a shelter of leaves joined with silk. The larvae are red with black markings. Pupation takes place in the silken shelter.