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| Species: | C. selenias
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| Compsotropha selenias
Meyrick, 1884
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Compsotropha selenias is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Australia, including Tasmania. Caterpillars of the species feed on Eucalyptus spp. [1]
Description
Caterpillars of Compsotropha selenias are off-white and live in shelters constructed from leaves and silk. [1]
Adults have white forewings with a number of dark brown markings, yellow hindwings, and a wingspan of approximately 2 cm. [1]
References
- ^ a b c Herbison-Evans, Don; Crossley, Stella. "Compsotropha selenias". Butterflies of Australia. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
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| Compsotropha selenias | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | |
| Phylum: | |
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| Order: | |
| Family: | |
| Genus: | |
| Species: | C. selenias
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| Binomial name | |
| Compsotropha selenias
Meyrick, 1884
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Compsotropha selenias is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Australia, including Tasmania. Caterpillars of the species feed on Eucalyptus spp. [1]
Description
Caterpillars of Compsotropha selenias are off-white and live in shelters constructed from leaves and silk. [1]
Adults have white forewings with a number of dark brown markings, yellow hindwings, and a wingspan of approximately 2 cm. [1]
References
- ^ a b c Herbison-Evans, Don; Crossley, Stella. "Compsotropha selenias". Butterflies of Australia. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
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| This article on a moth of the family Oecophoridae is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |