Brymblia quadrimaculella
Common NameBrymblia quadrimaculella
Scientific NameBrymblia quadrimaculella
FamilyOecophoridae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellowish-cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with decaying vegetation
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, fungi, lichens
Flight PeriodWarmer months, possibly year-round in some regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically concealed feeders, consuming decaying plant material, fungi, or lichens.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, dark forewings with distinct irregular yellowish-cream markings (often appearing as four main patches), and its distribution in Australia.
Description
A small moth with dark brown to blackish forewings featuring prominent, irregular yellowish-cream patches. Its head and thorax are similarly dark with some lighter scaling, and it has slender antennae.
