Sinpunctiptilia emissalis
Common NameSinpunctiptilia emissalis
Scientific NameSinpunctiptilia emissalis
FamilyPterophoridae
SubfamilyPterophorinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatOpen grassy areas, meadows, gardens
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants such as Asteraceae or Lamiaceae
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically small caterpillars that feed internally or externally on herbaceous host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its characteristic T-shaped resting posture with outstretched, deeply lobed wings. The mottled brown and cream coloration with specific dark markings on the forewings, particularly a prominent dark spot, are key features.
Description
A small, slender plume moth with wings held horizontally in a T-shape at rest. Its forewings are divided into two lobes and hindwings into three, displaying a mottled pattern of brown, cream, and dark brown markings, including a distinct dark spot on the forewing.
