Dumbletonius characterifer is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae.

There is a complex ocellate pattern with bicoloured scales on the forewings.

[citation needed] They built tunnels in the leaf litter from which they feed.

[5] The northern most location this species has been observed at is Mount Te Aroha.

[5] This species has been known to be infected by Ophiocordyceps robertsii, the vegetable caterpillar fungus.