Metacrias huttoni

Metacrias huttoni is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in New Zealand, where it is known from the eastern areas of the South Island in montane to low-alpine habitats.

Adults males are brightly coloured and diurnal, while females are buff coloured and extremely short-winged. They remain within their cocoon for mating and egg-laying.

The larvae feed on various grasses.

M. huttoni is a host species for the parasitoid wasp Echthromorpha intricatoria.