Philobota curvilinea
Scientific NamePhilobota curvilinea
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)18.5
Primary Colorscream, dark brown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, grasslands, open forests, suburban gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely generalist feeders on decaying plant matter, fungi, or various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodSeptember to April (Southern Hemisphere spring to autumn)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically concealed feeders.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive curved dark line on the speckled pale forewings and the dark head and thorax.
Description
A small moth with pale, cream-colored forewings heavily speckled with dark brown, featuring a prominent, curved dark brown transverse line across the middle. The head and thorax are also dark brown.
