Decantha stonda
Hodges, 1974
Decantha stonda is a of concealer in the Oecophoridae, described by Hodges in 1974. It is a member of the diverse Gelechioidea superfamily, which includes many small moth species with varied ecological associations. The Decantha is part of the Oecophorinae , a group characterized by larvae that often feed on decaying plant material, leaf litter, or fungal growths. Observations of this species have been recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented in natural history collections and citizen science databases.
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Decantha stonda is classified within the Oecophoridae , a large and diverse group of Lepidoptera commonly known as concealer moths. The family contains over 4,000 described worldwide, with larvae that typically inhabit concealed microhabitats such as leaf litter, dead wood, or plant debris.