Eulechria marmorata
Common NameEulechria marmorata
Scientific NameEulechria marmorata
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with Eucalyptus
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host PlantsEucalyptus
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are often concealed feeders, commonly associated with decaying plant matter, leaf litter, or the leaves of Eucalyptus species. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the small size and the unique marbled pattern of brown and cream on the forewings. The pale head and thorax are also characteristic.
Description
A small moth with forewings distinctly mottled in shades of brown and cream, creating a marbled or cryptic pattern. The head and thorax are typically pale.
