Idioses littleri
Common NameIdioses littleri
Scientific NameIdioses littleri
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales)
Host PlantsUnknown (likely specific plants, larvae often internal feeders)
Flight PeriodN/A
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae of Gelechiidae are typically internal feeders, such as leaf miners, stem borers, or seed feeders.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive cryptic mottled pattern of white, grey, and brown, and its characteristic resting posture with wings tightly folded over the body, giving it a somewhat triangular profile.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled white, grey, brown, and black patterns on its wings, which are held tightly over its body at rest, often with raised scales.
