Diemen's Pantydia Moth
Common NameDiemen's Pantydia Moth
Scientific NamePantydia diemeni
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, off-white
HabitatForests, woodlands, heathlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales)
Host PlantsAcacia, Eucalyptus
Flight PeriodSeptember to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on host plants like Acacia and Eucalyptus, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall grey-brown cryptic coloration, the specific pattern of wavy dark lines on the forewings, and the distinct scalloped outer margin.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic grey-brown forewings mottled with darker speckles and distinct wavy transverse lines, featuring a scalloped outer margin. The hindwings are typically paler grey-brown.
