Lactura panopsia
Common NameLactura panopsia
Scientific NameLactura panopsia
FamilyLacturidae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, white, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and shrublands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various shrubs or trees
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, possibly year-round in warmer regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larval stage likely feeds on host plant leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique and intricate forewing pattern of orange, white, and dark brown markings, and its small size. The yellowish-orange head is also a key feature.
Description
A small moth with a striking pattern of creamy white, bright orange, and dark brown irregular bands and patches across its forewings. The head is yellowish-orange with prominent black eyes.
