No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameHalone pteridaula
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, and rocky areas rich in lichens
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known to feed on lichens and algae, undergoing complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled brown and cream forewing pattern with irregular bands, and its association with lichen-rich habitats.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings, displaying a cryptic pattern of dark brown and creamy white/pale yellow irregular bands and blotches, with a notably pale head and thorax.
