Eudonia leptalaea
Common NameEudonia leptalaea
Scientific NameEudonia leptalaea
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, dark brown
HabitatVariable, often found in areas with mosses or herbaceous vegetation such as woodlands, grasslands, or damp environments.
Geographic RangeUnknown
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodUnknown
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae of the genus Eudonia are typically concealed feeders, often on mosses, lichens, or various herbaceous plants. Metamorphosis involves a pupal stage.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the characteristic mottled grey-brown cryptic wing pattern, and the typical resting posture with wings folded back over the body. The prominent labial palps are also indicative of the subfamily Scopariinae.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring darker brown markings, a prominent head with large dark eyes, and long, slender antennae.
