None found
Common NameNone found
Scientific NamePhaeosaces coarctatella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with decaying wood
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host Plantsdecaying wood, fungi
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on decaying wood or fungi. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically within the larval substrate.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled brown forewings with a reddish-purplish terminal area, and characteristic scattered dark spots. Its slender body and antennae are typical of micro-moths.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brownish forewings, often displaying a reddish or purplish hue towards the outer margin, and scattered dark spots.
