Biology:Mnesampela privata
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Short description: Species of moth
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| Species: | M. privata
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| Mnesampela privata Guenée, 1858
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Mnesampela privata, the autumn gum moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1858. It is found in most of Australia .
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The wingspan is about 40 mm.
The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species and is considered a pest for Eucalyptus plantations.[1]
References
- ↑ Herbison-Evans, Don; Crossley, Stella (11 April 2015). "Mnesampela privata (Guenée, 1857) Autumn Gum Moth". http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/naco/privata.html. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
Wikidata ☰ Q3317492 entry
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