Strepsicrates infensa
Common NameStrepsicrates infensa
Scientific NameStrepsicrates infensa
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand, parts of Asia
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia, Callistemon, Leptospermum, Melaleuca
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, active spring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically leaf-rollers or borers on a variety of woody host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific mottled forewing pattern, the overall resting posture, and often requires microscopic examination of genitalia for definitive species identification.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown, grey, and whitish forewings, often appearing somewhat rectangular when at rest.
