(previously known as Philobota alypa)
OECOPHORINAE , OECOPHORIDAE
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 4 November 2008)
(Photo: courtesy of
Ian McMillan, Imbil)
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 4 November 2008)
(Photo: courtesy of
Ian McMillan, Imbil)
This caterpillar feeds on the dead leaves of various species of Gum Trees ( MYRTACEAE ).
The adult moth has forewings that are dark brown with several large white spots. The hindwings are white.
The species is found in the eastern half of Australia, including:
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