Thudaca obliquella explained

Thudaca obliquella is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1864. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales,[1] Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and South Australia.[2]

The wingspan is 16–18 mm. Adults are similar to Thudaca mimodora, but the forewings have the first transverse streak without a dark bar above the middle, the second transverse streak is without a dark bar above the lower end and there is a blackish line along the hindmargin. The hindwings are lighter grey, suffused with pale whitish ochreous.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Thudaca obliquella Walker, 1864 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 8, 2018.
  2. http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/hype/obliquella.html Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
  3. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsoflin0207linn#page/575/mode/1up Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales (2) 7 (4): 575