Heteroteucha dichroella
Common NameHeteroteucha dichroella
Scientific NameHeteroteucha dichroella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorspale yellow, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with native Australian vegetation
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, fungi, lichen
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months, potentially year-round in some areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically concealed feeders, often on decaying plant material, fungi, or lichen.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the sharply contrasting bicolored forewing pattern: pale yellow basally and dark reddish-brown apically, with a clear dividing line.
Description
A small moth with forewings distinctly divided into a pale yellow basal two-thirds and a reddish-brown apical one-third, separated by a clear, slightly wavy transverse line.
