Thudaca obliquella
Common NameThudaca obliquella
Scientific NameThudaca obliquella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, white, brown, silver
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with Eucalyptus trees
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia)
Host PlantsEucalyptus
Flight PeriodSeptember to March (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are known to feed on Eucalyptus species before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of oblique silvery-white stripes on an orange-brown background on the forewings. Its small size and Australian range are also key.
Description
A small moth characterized by its orange-brown forewings adorned with several prominent, oblique, silvery-white stripes. The hindwings are typically plain grey.
