Biology:Eupselia holoxantha

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Short description: Species of moth

Eupselia holoxantha
Eupselia holoxantha.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Oecophoridae
Genus: Eupselia
Species:
E. holoxantha
Binomial name
Eupselia holoxantha
Lower, 1894

Eupselia holoxantha is a species of moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia.[1]

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The basal third of the forewings is cream, while the marginal two thirds are dark brown. The hindwings are yellow.

The larvae are thought to feed on the foliage of Eucalyptus species.[2]

References

  1. Eupselia at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms.
  2. Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q631343 entry