Leptosaces schistopa
Scientific NameLeptosaces schistopa
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, bronze, silvery-white
HabitatWoodlands, areas with decaying organic matter or fungi
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland)
Host Plantsfungi, decaying organic matter
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in suitable climates)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely detritivores or fungivores, feeding on decaying organic matter or fungi.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its small size, the striking silvery-white longitudinal streaks on the dark forewings, and the characteristic shaggy appearance of the head.
Description
A small, slender moth with dark brown to bronze forewings marked by prominent silvery-white longitudinal streaks, and a distinctive shaggy head.
