Scoparia halopis
Scientific NameScoparia halopis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatDamp areas, grasslands, and forest edges, often where mosses and lichens are abundant.
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodOctober to March
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on mosses or lichens, often in concealed locations. The pupal stage occurs within a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the characteristic cryptic grey-brown and white wing pattern, and the prominent, upward-pointing labial palps.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with forewings mottled in shades of grey, brown, and white, featuring irregular dark markings and prominent, upward-curving labial palps.
