Heteroteucha translatella
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Heteroteucha translatella (Walker, 1864)
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Heteroteucha translatella is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania.
The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are yellow with a broad dark edged brown margin and a brown line across the middle. The hindwings are brown.
Life cycle[]
The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species, including Eucalyptus maculata. They shelter in the dead leaves of their host plant.[2]
References[]
- ^ "All-Leps:: Barcode of Life". Retrieved 2008-12-23.[dead link]
- ^ "Heteroteucha translatella". Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2008-12-23.
- "Australian Moths Online :: Heteroteucha translatella". Archived from the original on 2006-09-10. Retrieved 2008-12-23.
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Categories:
- Moths of Australia
- Heteroteucha
- Moths described in 1864
- Oecophoridae stubs