Bardi Moth
Common NameBardi Moth
Scientific NameXyleutes eucalypti
FamilyCossidae
SubfamilyCossinae
Wingspan (mm)200
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatEucalypt forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia, Southern Australia
Host PlantsEucalyptus species
Flight PeriodOctober to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are large wood-borers, living inside the trunks of Eucalyptus trees for several years, feeding on the wood, before pupating within the tree and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its exceptionally large size, robust hairy body, and the distinctive irregular white or cream markings on the dark grey-brown forewings. Often found near Eucalyptus trees, its primary host.
Description
A very large, robust moth with a hairy, grey-brown body. Its forewings are dark grey-brown with prominent, irregular white or cream bands and markings, providing excellent cryptic camouflage.
