Trachypepla galaxias (Meyrick, 1883). F.L. 5.5 mm. Endemic. Common.
Adults may be found in native forest from late October to February, more commonly November to January. They may be disturbed from vegetation by day and later fly at night and come to light.
Unknown, but larvae of the related T.contritella feed on the pendulous old man’s beard moss, pupating in the feeding place.
Resting posture | horizontal, rolled around body, roof-like |
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Labial palps | curved upwards, long |
Forewing | 5-9 mm, raised scale-tufts, tornal cilia |