About Stegommata sulfuratella Meyrick, 1880
Stegommata sulfuratella, commonly known as the banksia leaf-miner, is a species of moth belonging to the family Lyonetiidae. This species is native to Australia, and has been recorded across the range from Queensland to Tasmania there. It is classified as an adventive species in New Zealand. The wingspan of adult Stegommata sulfuratella is approximately 15 mm. Adult moths are primarily white, with darker markings present on their forewings. The larvae of this species feed by mining the leaves of multiple Banksia species, including Banksia integrifolia and Banksia serrata.
