Agriophara plagiosema
Common NameAgriophara plagiosema
Scientific NameAgriophara plagiosema
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyXyloryctinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, dark grey, black, white
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsEucalyptus
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are known to feed on the foliage of Eucalyptus trees.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey and dark grey forewings with prominent, somewhat triangular dark transverse bands and a cryptic pattern designed to blend with tree bark.
Description
A small moth with mottled grey and dark grey forewings, featuring distinct dark transverse bands and a triangular pattern near the thorax, providing excellent camouflage.
