Cryptoptila immersana
Common NameCryptoptila immersana
Scientific NameCryptoptila immersana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, grey, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants like Eucalyptus and Acacia
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in suitable climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically leaf-rollers or borers on their host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled brown and tan forewing pattern with a somewhat triangular shape when at rest, and its occurrence in Australia associated with Eucalyptus and Acacia.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned forewings, displaying a mottled mix of brown, tan, and grey scales, often with a darker central streak and wavy transverse lines, providing excellent camouflage.
