Common Eupselia Moth
Common NameCommon Eupselia Moth
Scientific NameEupselia carpocapsella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, grey, white
HabitatEucalypt forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsEucalyptus species
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of *Eucalyptus* trees.
Identification TipsLook for its characteristic triangular resting posture, the mottled dark and light grey/brown wing pattern, and its small size. The 'shoulders' often appear somewhat shaggy or raised.
Description
A small, robust moth with a distinctive triangular shape when at rest, featuring mottled dark brown, black, and pale grey wings that provide excellent camouflage.
