Philobota arabella
Common NamePhilobota arabella
Scientific NamePhilobota arabella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black, grey
HabitatGrasslands, open woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host Plantsgrasses, sedges
Flight PeriodSeptember to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are thought to feed on grasses and sedges, likely living in silken shelters or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the vibrant orange forewings with prominent dark brown/black margins, contrasting with plain grey hindwings. Its size and Australian distribution are also key identifiers.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright orange forewings, which are distinctly bordered with dark brown or black along the costal and dorsal margins. The hindwings are a uniform grey-brown.
