Biology:Heteropsyche micromorpha

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Heteropsyche micromorpha
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H. micromorpha
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Heteropsyche micromorpha
Perkins, 1905

Heteropsyche micromorpha is a moth in the family Epipyropidae. It is found in Australia .[1]

The wingspan is about 7 mm. The forewings are greyish and dark blackish fuscous so arranged that the grey parts form many small roundish spots. The hindwings are blackish fuscous.[2]

The larvae feed on planthoppers of the superfamily Fulgoroidea.

References

  1. Australian Faunal Directory
  2. Leaf-Hoppers and their Natural Enemies This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

Wikidata ☰ Q5747676 entry