Australian Carpenter Moth
Common NameAustralian Carpenter Moth
Scientific NameCulama australis
FamilyCossidae
SubfamilyCossinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host Eucalyptus and Acacia trees
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia
Flight PeriodNovember to April
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are wood-borers, feeding internally within the trunks and branches of host trees for an extended period, often several years, before pupating inside the burrow.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, heavy body, and the distinctive bark-like camouflage pattern on its forewings. The robust build and often feathery antennae (in males) are also key features.
Description
A large, robust moth with cryptically patterned forewings in shades of grey, brown, and black, designed to resemble tree bark. Males typically have prominent, feathery antennae.
