Eutorna symmorpha
Common NameEutorna symmorpha
Scientific NameEutorna symmorpha
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, ochre
HabitatWoodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host Plantsunknown, likely detritivorous or fungivorous
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically concealed feeders, often on detritus or fungi.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, slender body, predominantly ochreous-brown forewings with a somewhat rough texture, and the characteristic head shape of the Oecophoridae family.
Description
A small, slender micro-moth with a reddish-brown to ochreous body and forewings, featuring subtle darker markings and a somewhat shaggy appearance at the wing tips.
