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Common NameUnknown
Scientific NameSyntonarcha iriastis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, pale brown, silvery-white
HabitatEucalyptus forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsEucalyptus
Flight PeriodThroughout the year, peaking in warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of Eucalyptus trees; undergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and finally adult moth.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size and the distinctive mottled reddish-brown and pale brown wing pattern with prominent darker patches on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with forewings displaying a mottled pattern of reddish-brown and pale brown, accented with some silvery-white scaling and distinct darker patches.
