Antiscopa epicomia moth
Common NameAntiscopa epicomia moth
Scientific NameAntiscopa epicomia
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, golden, silvery-white, reddish-brown
HabitatVarious terrestrial habitats, including woodlands and open areas
Geographic RangeAustralia (eastern regions including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host Plantsmosses, lichens, herbaceous plants (specific hosts unknown)
Flight PeriodVariable, likely warmer months depending on region
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely cryptic and feed on mosses, lichens, or herbaceous plants, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive golden-brown forewings with a broad, iridescent silvery-white band across the middle, flanked by a reddish-brown stripe, and its relatively long antennae.
Description
This is a small moth characterized by its golden-brown forewings, which feature a prominent, slightly iridescent silvery-white median band distinctly bordered by a reddish-brown stripe. Its antennae are long and slender.
