Scoparia chiasta
Common NameScoparia chiasta
Scientific NameScoparia chiasta
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, damp areas, areas rich in mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (typically October to March in Australia)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are known to feed on mosses and lichens.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and highly cryptic forewing pattern of mottled grey, brown, and white, often with indistinct transverse lines and a reniform spot, providing excellent camouflage on bark.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey, brown, and white forewings, allowing it to blend seamlessly with tree bark or rocks.
