No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameHeteroteucha anthodora
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorspale yellow, cream, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with decaying vegetation
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia)
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, fungi, lichen
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (seasonal variation across range)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically detritivores, feeding on decaying plant matter, fungi, or lichen, often within silken tubes or cases.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale yellowish-cream forewings with two irregular dark brown transverse bands, and a noticeable dark brown band across the head and thorax. Its small size is also characteristic.
Description
This is a small moth with pale yellowish-cream forewings, sparsely speckled with dark brown scales. It features two distinct, somewhat wavy dark brown bands across the forewing, and a prominent dark brown band on the head and thorax.
