None found
Common NameNone found
Scientific NameAlucita phricodes
FamilyAlucitidae
SubfamilyNone
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, and areas with suitable host plants.
Geographic RangeSouthern Africa (e.g., South Africa)
Host PlantsUndocumented; other Alucita species are known to feed on plants in the family Caprifoliaceae.
Flight PeriodLikely year-round or extended periods in warmer climates, depending on local conditions.
Lifecycle NotesLike other moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically internal feeders (e.g., stem borers, flower feeders) on their host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique deeply divided, plume-like wings, characteristic of the Alucitidae family. The specific pattern of dark bands and spots on the grey-brown plumes helps differentiate it from other Alucita species.
Description
A small, greyish-brown moth characterized by its deeply divided, plume-like wings, which appear to be split into multiple feathery lobes. The wings are mottled with darker brown or black transverse bands and spots, providing excellent camouflage.
