Moerarchis inconcisella
Common NameMoerarchis inconcisella
Scientific NameMoerarchis inconcisella
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with decaying wood and fungi
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Japan, China, Korea)
Host Plantsfungi, decaying wood, lichens
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally spring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, typically feeding on fungi, lichens, or decaying wood, often living in silken tunnels or cases. Pupation occurs within a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the distinctive mottled pattern of brown and cream/white on the forewings, and the prominent hairy head. It often rests with wings folded flat over its back.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled forewings, displaying irregular patches of cream or white against a background of various shades of brown. The head is notably hairy and yellowish-brown.
