Rhapsa eretmophora
Common NameRhapsa eretmophora
Scientific NameRhapsa eretmophora
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantsdetritus, dead leaves
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, spring to autumn elsewhere
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are thought to feed on dead leaves or detritus on the forest floor.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled brown cryptic coloration, small pale orange spots on the forewings, and the characteristic long, slender palps typical of the Herminiinae subfamily, though these are not clearly visible in the image.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown forewings, featuring indistinct darker markings and a few small, pale orange spots. Its hindwings are a slightly paler brown.
