Austrocarea iocephala
Common NameAustrocarea iocephala
Scientific NameAustrocarea iocephala
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, grey
HabitatSubtropical and tropical forests, wet sclerophyll forests
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsN/A (likely arboreal, feeding on native trees/shr)
Flight PeriodExtended period, possibly year-round in warmer parts of its range
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on the foliage of host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall reddish-brown coloration, the robust, triangular resting posture, and the distinct darker terminal band on the hindwings.
Description
A small, robust moth with forewings that are a warm reddish-brown to orange-brown, often with faint darker speckles. The hindwings feature a distinct, darker greyish-brown band along the outer margin.
