Philobota productella
Common NamePhilobota productella
Scientific NamePhilobota productella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorssilver, white, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with Eucalyptus trees
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, Eucalyptus litter
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically detritivores, feeding on decaying plant matter, often leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender build, overall silvery-white coloration, and the faint longitudinal streaks on the forewings. The long, filiform antennae are also characteristic.
Description
A small, slender moth with a silvery-white body and forewings, featuring subtle longitudinal greyish-brown streaks. It has long, slender antennae.
