Opsirhina lechriodes
Common NameOpsirhina lechriodes
Scientific NameOpsirhina lechriodes
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, white
HabitatEucalypt forests, woodlands, and shrublands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsEucalyptus
Flight PeriodSeptember to May
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are arboreal, feeding on Eucalyptus leaves.
Identification TipsKey features include its triangular resting posture, mottled brown forewings, and the prominent, often raised, white discal spot. The overall 'humped' appearance when at rest is also distinctive.
Description
A robust, medium-sized brown moth with triangular forewings mottled with darker brown and featuring a distinctive white discal spot. It often rests with a 'humped' posture.
