Antipterna trilicella
Common NameAntipterna trilicella
Scientific NameAntipterna trilicella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Primary Colorscream, dark brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsDecaying plant matter, Native Australian plants (e.g., Eucalyptus)
Flight PeriodSeptember to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically concealed feeders, often on decaying plant material.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and the unique pattern of irregular dark brown bands and blotches on a cream background of the forewings.
Description
A small moth with cream-colored forewings featuring prominent, irregular dark brown to blackish bands and blotches. The head and thorax also display dark markings.
