Eudonia aphrodes
Common NameEudonia aphrodes
Scientific NameEudonia aphrodes
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)17
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsblack, white, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, and areas with mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania), New Zealand
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (variable by region, potentially year-round in warmer areas)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae of Eudonia species typically feed on mosses and lichens, often concealed within silken tunnels or amongst their food source. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the distinctive black and white mottled or marbled pattern on the forewings, and the prominent, upward-pointing labial palps.
Description
A small micro-moth characterized by its striking black and white mottled wing pattern, giving it a cryptic appearance. It has prominent, upward-curving labial palps.
