What is "tephrosara"

Tephrosara is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tineidae. It contains only one species, Tephrosara cimmeria, which is found in New Zealand.

The wingspan is 14-15 mm. The forewings are elongate and rather dark grey. The tips of the scales are whitish and there are two ochreous-brown longitudinal lines. The hindwings are dark fuscous.