Syringoseca mimica
Common NameSyringoseca mimica
Scientific NameSyringoseca mimica
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyMeesiinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, tan
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with decaying organic matter or fungi
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantsfungi, lichens, detritus
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are likely detritivores, fungivores, or lichenivores, often living in silken cases or concealed within their food source.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall mottled reddish-brown coloration, and typical Tineidae morphology with rough head scales and relatively broad, rounded wings.
Description
A small, mottled brown moth with broad, somewhat rounded forewings, exhibiting a cryptic pattern of reddish-brown and tan scales.
