It is speculated that this moth originated from the tiny Atlantic island of St Helena and has moved around the world by human trade.
Family
Tineidae
Biostatus
Adventive
Host Plant
Decaying vegetation, wide range of plants.
Larva
Reared on wide host range, including kumara, cabbage tree, parts of nikau palm, karaka, and sunset leatherbracket fungus.
Pupa
Pupates in feeding place.
Adult/Imago
Glossy dark brown, fades to a paler brown.
Forewing Length
7 - 11.5mm
Range
North Island and north of South Island
Habitat
Widespread, including native forest, parks, gardens, inside houses.