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Common NameNone
Scientific NameBarea exarcha
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas rich in decaying wood or leaf litter
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia, including Tasmania
Host Plantsdecaying wood, fungi, leaf litter
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on decaying wood, fungi, or leaf litter, and typically pupate within their food source.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and cream forewing pattern with irregular dark markings; small size and typical Oecophoridae resting posture with wings held flat over the body.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings displaying a cryptic pattern of brown, cream, and dark brown patches, providing camouflage against bark or detritus.
