Brachypepla Chezala Moth
Common NameBrachypepla Chezala Moth
Scientific NameChezala brachypepla
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with decaying vegetation
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, fungi, lichen
Flight PeriodOctober to March
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are believed to be detritivores, feeding on decaying plant material, fungi, or lichen.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its white head and thorax, and the distinctive pattern of two broad, wavy, dark brown bands on otherwise white forewings.
Description
A small moth with white forewings featuring two prominent, irregular, dark brown bands across the middle and outer portions. The head and thorax are white.
