Grey Agriophara Moth
Common NameGrey Agriophara Moth
Scientific NameAgriophara cinderella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatEucalyptus woodlands and forests
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsEucalyptus (dead leaves, detritus)
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn, year-round in some regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on dead eucalyptus leaves or under bark, before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its cryptic grey-brown coloration and mottled wing pattern, which allows it to blend seamlessly with tree bark, and its typical resting posture with wings folded tent-like over its body.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned grey and brown forewings, often appearing mottled or streaked, and a slender body.
