Leptocroca sanguinolenta
Scientific NameLeptocroca sanguinolenta
FamilyXyloryctidae
SubfamilyXyloryctinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and shrublands, typically associated with its host plants.
Geographic RangeAustralia (primarily Queensland and New South Wales)
Host PlantsLikely native Australian trees/shrubs, possibly Eucalyptus or Acacia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions of its range, with peak activity in warmer months (spring to autumn)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of the Xyloryctidae family often bore into wood or feed on detritus.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the silvery-white forewings with a bold, dark brown longitudinal stripe and the reddish-brown coloration at the wing tips.
Description
A small moth characterized by its silvery-white forewings featuring a prominent broad, dark brown longitudinal stripe extending from the base to near the apex, with reddish-brown coloration at the wing tips.
