Aeolothapsa malacella
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| Genus: | Aeolothapsa
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| Species: | A. malacella
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| Aeolothapsa malacella Meyrick, 1885
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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 1 cm (0.39 in).[1]
The larvae feed on the dead leaves of Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- ^ "Aeolothapsa malacella". lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- ^ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (February 14, 2008). "Aeolothapsa malacella". staff.it.uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on July 31, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-16.