Elegant Philenora
Common NameElegant Philenora
Scientific NamePhilenora elegans
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with lichen growth
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (varies by region)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically lichenivorous, feeding on lichens and algae.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive mottled pattern of white and dark brown, particularly the irregular dark patches and the central dark spot on the forewings, combined with its small size.
Description
A small moth with a striking pattern of white and dark brown patches, featuring a prominent dark discal spot and irregular dark markings on the forewings.
