Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth)
These Caterpillars feed on fallen dead leaves of various species of Gum Tree ( Eucalyptus species, MYRTACEAE ). The caterpillars construct a shelter from two leaves joined with silk. The caterpillars pupate in a cocoon in their shelter. The adult moth of this species has dark brown forewings with two black-edged pale yellow marks on each hind margin. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.
Leistomorpha brontoscopa is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Albury, Wodonga
Species information
- Leistomorpha brontoscopa Scientific name
- A concealer moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1429.7m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
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Location information
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Maps
Jack Perry Reserve Wodonga WREN Reserves -
Places
Wodonga, VIC
