Concealer Moth
Common NameConcealer Moth
Scientific NameLeuroperna sera
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with decaying plant matter or fungi
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, fungi, lichens, dead wood
Flight PeriodUnknown, likely multiple broods in warmer climates
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically detritivores, feeding on decaying plant matter, fungi, or lichens, and some may bore into dead wood.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its prominent, elongated, and upturned labial palps, which are longer than its head. The cryptic bark-like coloration and slender, triangular resting posture are also key features for identification.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its extremely long, upturned labial palps that resemble a snout. Its wings are held flat against its body, displaying a cryptic pattern of mottled browns and greys, providing excellent camouflage.
