Coesyra hemiphragma
Common NameCoesyra hemiphragma
Scientific NameCoesyra hemiphragma
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with decaying vegetation
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, fungi, lichens
Flight PeriodWarmer months, variable by region
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically detritivores, feeding on decaying organic matter, fungi, or lichens; pupation occurs in a cocoon, often in leaf litter or under bark.
Identification TipsThe distinctive, high-contrast black and white banding on the forewings, especially the broad white central band, is a key feature for identification.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking forewing pattern of bold white and dark brown to black bands, often appearing striped or blotched.
