Zomariana doxasticana
Scientific NameZomariana doxasticana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, but likely various broadleaf trees or shrubs
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months (e.g., September to April in Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leaf-rollers or borers, feeding internally on the leaves or stems of their host plants. Pupation usually occurs within the larval feeding shelter or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the characteristic mottled grey-brown cryptic forewing pattern, and the typical roof-like resting posture of its wings. Species-level identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, often adorned with darker speckles and faint markings, providing excellent camouflage.
