Garrha pudica
Common NameGarrha pudica
Scientific NameGarrha pudica
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsreddish-orange, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with abundant leaf litter
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, leaf litter, Eucalyptus leaf litter
Flight PeriodSeptember to April (Southern Hemisphere spring to autumn)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are detritivores, feeding on decaying plant matter and leaf litter, often constructing silken shelters.
Identification TipsLook for the unique reddish-orange base color combined with the specific pattern of dark spots and the zigzag subterminal line on the forewings. Its relatively small size and slender antennae are also helpful clues.
Description
This is a small moth with a striking reddish-orange body and forewings. Its forewings are marked with several dark brown spots, including two prominent, somewhat ringed spots, and a distinctive dark zigzag line near the termen.
