Amphithera heteroleuca
Common NameAmphithera heteroleuca
Scientific NameAmphithera heteroleuca
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorsdark brown, purple, white
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantsunknown
Flight PeriodVariable, likely multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are likely foliage feeders on various trees or shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include the iridescent dark forewings with a distinct white patch near the tornus, and its relatively small size and slender body typical of micro-moths.
Description
A small moth characterized by its dark, iridescent purplish-brown forewings, which feature a prominent white patch near the outer margin. Its head and thorax are fuzzy and brownish.
