Araeopteron canescens
Common NameAraeopteron canescens
Scientific NameAraeopteron canescens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyBoletobiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas rich in lichens or algae
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout warmer months, potentially year-round in tropical areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypical moth lifecycle: egg, larva, pupa, adult. Larvae are likely lichen-feeders, a common trait in the Boletobiinae subfamily.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled grey-brown cryptic coloration, and specific geographic range in eastern Australia. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey-brown wings, featuring subtle darker transverse lines and a somewhat triangular resting posture.
