Euchaetis metallota explained
Euchaetis metallota is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.[1]
The wingspan is about 25 mm.
The larvae feed on Eucalyptus vernicosa. Feeding from inside a gall.[2]
Notes and References
- http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/online-resources/fauna/afd/taxa/Euchaetis_metallota Australian Faunal Directory
- Web site: Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia . 2015-03-09 . 2015-04-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402200451/http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/oeco/metallota.html . dead .