Garrha costimacula
Common NameGarrha costimacula
Scientific NameGarrha costimacula
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsorange-brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsEucalyptus (decaying leaves), detritus
Flight PeriodSeptember to April (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on decaying plant matter, often found under bark or in leaf litter. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown forewings with a mottled pattern of dark spots and streaks, particularly a distinct dark mark along the leading edge (costa). Its robust body and typical Oecophoridae resting posture (wings held somewhat roof-like) are also characteristic.
Description
A small, robust moth with reddish-orange to orange-brown forewings heavily mottled with irregular dark brown or blackish spots and streaks, often with a prominent dark mark near the costa.
