Pedois lewinella
Common NamePedois lewinella
Scientific NamePedois lewinella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)13
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host PlantsAcacia dealbata, Acacia mearnsii
Flight PeriodSeptember to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. The larvae are known to feed on *Acacia* species.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive cryptic grey-brown mottled pattern on its forewings, and its typical resting posture with wings folded flat over the body, making it resemble a piece of bark.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, featuring darker markings that help it blend seamlessly with tree bark or lichen. It possesses long, slender antennae.
