Eudonia dinodes
Common NameEudonia dinodes
Scientific NameEudonia dinodes
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands, areas with mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand
Host Plantsmosses, lichens, detritus
Flight PeriodOctober to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically concealed and feed on mosses, lichens, or detritus.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the intricate cryptic pattern of its forewings with contrasting white and dark markings, and prominent upturned labial palps.
Description
This small moth features forewings with a complex, mottled pattern of white, dark brown, black, and bluish-grey patches, providing excellent camouflage.
