Halone prosenes
Scientific NameHalone prosenes
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with abundant lichens on trees and rocks
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host Plantslichens
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months, potentially year-round in some regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on lichens. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often incorporating larval hairs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and the intricate, cryptic grey and white patterning on its forewings, which mimics lichen, allowing it to blend seamlessly with its environment.
Description
A small moth with forewings featuring a complex, mottled pattern of white, light grey, and dark grey-black patches, providing excellent camouflage against lichen-covered bark.
