Sosineura mimica
Common NameSosineura mimica
Scientific NameSosineura mimica
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown, black
HabitatGrassy areas, meadows, open woodlands, fields
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely grass feeders, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the specific intricate cryptic pattern of its forewings, and its typical resting posture with wings folded flat over the body.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned forewings, displaying a mottled mix of white, grey, and dark brown/black markings, often with distinct dark spots.
