Scatochresis episema
Scientific NameScatochresis episema
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, shrublands, and areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically concealed feeders, often leaf-miners or borers in stems or fruits. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often in the soil or within the host plant material.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled grey and white forewings with specific black markings, and the characteristic resting posture of Gelechiidae, often with antennae swept back.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey and white forewings, featuring several distinct black spots or streaks. Its coloration provides excellent camouflage against bark or lichen.
