Cinnamon Metalampra
Common NameCinnamon Metalampra
Scientific NameMetalampra cinnamomea
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, yellow, cream
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, areas with dead wood
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdecaying wood, fungi, lichens
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on decaying wood, fungi, or lichens, often found under bark, before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its small size, the distinctive mottled brown and yellow wing pattern, and the noticeable upturned labial palps.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled wings, displaying a cryptic pattern of brown, yellow, and cream, with prominent upturned labial palps.
