Trachypepla euryleucota
OECOPHORIDAE: Concealer Moths 4
Trachypepla euryleucota (Meyrick, 1883). Endemic.
This moth is one of several that closely mimic bird droppings, though the forewing pattern and tufts of raised scales also provide camouflage against a patchwork background of lichens.
Habitat, seasonality and behaviour 5
Adults are found from November to March in native forest. They can sometimes be found resting on walls or fences by day; they later fly at night and come to light.
Life history 5
Believed to be similar to Tingena Armigerella, https://inaturalist.nz/guide_taxa/604016.
Sources and Credits
- (c) Phil Bendle, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Phil Bendle
- (c) Stephen Thorpe, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
- George Vernon Hudson , no known copyright restrictions (public domain), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fig_10_Plate_XXXI_The_butterflies_%26_moths_of_New_Zealand_(cropped).jpg
- Adapted by Tony Steer from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trachypepla_euryleucota
- (c) Tony Steer, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
More Info
iNaturalist NZ Map
| Forewing | 5-9 mm, raised scale-tufts |
|---|---|
| Labial palps | curved upwards |
| Resting posture | body horizontal, wings roof-like |
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