Biology:Aeolothapsa malacella

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Short description: Species of moth


Aeolothapsa malacella
Aeolothapsa malacella.jpg
Scientific classification
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Aeolothapsa
Species:
A. malacella
Binomial name
Aeolothapsa malacella
Meyrick, 1885
Synonyms
  • Ocystola malacella

Aeolothapsa malacella is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Australia , more specifically Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria. The average wingspan of the species is around 1cm.[1]

The larvae feed on the dead leaves of Eucalyptus species.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2825558 entry