Phyllocnistis atranota explained

Phyllocnistis atranota is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from New South Wales, Australia.[1]

The wingspan is about 5 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Alphitonia excelsa. They probably mine the leaves of their host plant.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.gracillariidae.net/species_by_code/PHYLATRA Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
  2. http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/grac/atranot.html Australian Insects