Gnathifera acacivorella explained

Gnathifera acacivorella is a moth in the family Epermeniidae. It was described by Reinhard Gaedike in 1968. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania.[1]

Larvae have been reported feeding in galls on Acacia species.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/online-resources/fauna/afd/taxa/Gnathifera%20acacivorella Australian Faunal Directory
  2. , 1968: Revision der Epermeniidae Australiens und Ozeaniens (Lepidoptera: Epermeniidae). Pacific Insects 10 (3-4): 599-627. Full article: http://hbs.bishopmuseum.org/pi/pdf/10(3)-599.pdf