None found
Common NameNone found
Scientific NamePhilobota protecta
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsyellowish-orange, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with native vegetation in southeastern Australia, where larvae feed on decaying plant matter or leaf litter.
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland)
Host PlantsDecaying plant matter, leaf litter, fungi
Flight PeriodOctober to March
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically detritivores, feeding on decaying plant material, leaf litter, or fungi.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive yellowish-orange forewings with a prominent dark streak, and its slender body with long antennae. Distinguishing from similar species often requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Description
A small moth with bright yellowish-orange forewings, each marked with a distinct dark longitudinal streak, and long, slender antennae.
