No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NameNola desmotes
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsLikely various trees and shrubs, possibly lichens or mosses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, active throughout warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically hairy.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and the characteristic cryptic, mottled pattern of its forewings, featuring irregular dark bands and patches on a lighter background.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings displaying a cryptic pattern of light brown, grey, and dark brown/black wavy lines and patches, giving it a camouflaged appearance.
