Tymbophora peltastis
Common NameTymbophora peltastis
Scientific NameTymbophora peltastis
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorspale grey-brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with decaying organic matter
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host Plantsdead leaves, decaying plant matter
Flight PeriodSeptember to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and decaying organic matter.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale greyish-brown forewings with scattered dark speckles and the prominent, dark brown stripe running along the leading edge (costa) of the forewing.
Description
A small moth characterized by its pale greyish-brown forewings, which are speckled with darker scales and feature a distinctive dark brown stripe along the costal margin.
