Scoliacma nana
Common NameScoliacma nana
Scientific NameScoliacma nana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorslight brown, beige
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and suburban areas where lichens and mosses are present.
Geographic RangeEastern and Southern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia).
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months, varying by region (typically spring to autumn).
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely hairy and feed on lichens and mosses, typical for the Arctiinae subfamily. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender body, and uniformly pale, unpatterned wings. The elongated resting posture with wings folded tightly is also characteristic.
Description
A small, slender moth with uniformly pale, light brown to beige forewings, and a slightly darker head and thorax. It typically rests with its wings folded tightly along its body, giving it an elongated appearance.
