Coleotechnites australis explained

Coleotechnites australis is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi.[1] [2]

Adults have been recorded on wing in March and from May to September.

The larvae feed on Juniperus virginiana.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/gelechiinae/coleotechnites/ Coleotechnites at funet
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=1793 mothphotographersgroup
  3. http://bugguide.net/node/view/750405 Bug Guide