None found
Common NameNone found
Scientific NameAnarsia epiula
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyAnarsiinae
Wingspan (mm)13
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, shrublands, orchards, and gardens where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host PlantsVarious woody plants, possibly Rosaceae, possibly Fabaceae (Acacia)
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn (Australia), potentially year-round in warmer regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically internal feeders, boring into shoots, twigs, or fruits of their host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the characteristic resting posture with wings folded flat, and the cryptic grey-brown forewing pattern with fine longitudinal lines and dark spots. Definitive species identification often requires genitalic examination.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled greyish-brown forewings, featuring subtle longitudinal striations and scattered darker spots, providing excellent camouflage.
