Eudonia legnota
Common NameEudonia legnota
Scientific NameEudonia legnota
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)12.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, black, white
HabitatNative forests, shrublands, damp areas with mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host Plantsmosses, lichens, detritus
Flight PeriodOctober to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically concealed, feeding on mosses, lichens, or detritus. They undergo complete metamorphosis, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with the wavy white line, and the contrast between the dark forewings and paler hindwings.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown, black, and white forewings featuring a prominent wavy white subterminal line, and paler, off-white hindwings with a darker terminal band.
