Eudonia philerga
Common NameEudonia philerga
Scientific NameEudonia philerga
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)13
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white, grey
HabitatNative forest, shrubland, tussock grassland
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodOctober to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known to feed on mosses and lichens.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and overall dark, mottled appearance. Specific markings on the forewings, including reniform and orbicular spots, aid in identification among similar Eudonia species.
Description
A small moth with a cryptically mottled pattern of dark brown, black, and white scales, giving it a salt-and-pepper appearance.
