Vanicela xenadelpha
Scientific NameVanicela xenadelpha
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, yellowish-brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, bushland
Geographic RangeQueensland, Australia
Flight PeriodUnknown
Lifecycle NotesLike other Tineidae, its larvae are likely detritivorous, feeding on decaying organic matter, fungi, or lichens, before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its very small size, slender body, and the distinctive longitudinal striped pattern on its forewings, especially when observed in its resting posture with wings folded flat.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its forewings displaying prominent longitudinal stripes of dark brown and yellowish-brown. It typically rests with its wings folded flat along its body.
