Archyala terranea is a species of moth in the family Tineidae. It was described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1879. This species is endemic to New Zealand. This species has been recorded as being on the wing from December to February.
Distribution Archyala terranea has been collected in Wellington, Christchurch, Castle hill, Dunedin, and Lake Wakatipu.
Habitat and hosts Larvae feed in moss on rocks.
Behaviour The larvae of this species pupates amongst moss in a rough, dense cocoon. Adults are attracted to light and have been collected via a mercury vapour light trap.
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Citizen science observation of Archyala terranea giving a photo