Couchgrass Webworm

Faveria tritalis

Bug Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A common moth species that is often seen in lawns and grassed areas where it's larvae feed.

Identification

Adult months are a light fawn colour with darker patterning and the hindwings are plain grey

Size

Having a wingspan of around 20 mm

Habitat

The larvae live in a silken shelter with incorporated leaves from the grasses they feed on. Adults can often be seen flying around and landing on grasses in lawns

Distribution

This month can be found throughout Australia including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-07-31 13:17:28)

Quick Facts

Common name: Couchgrass Webworm
Scientific name: Faveria tritalis (Walker, 1863)
Family: Pyralidae
Category: Bug Life › Butterflies & Moths
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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