Eupselia holoxantha

Eupselia holoxantha is a species of moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia.[1]

Eupselia holoxantha
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Depressariidae
Genus:
Eupselia
Species:
E. holoxantha
Binomial name
Eupselia holoxantha
Lower, 1894

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The basal third of the forewings is cream, while the marginal two thirds are dark brown. The hindwings are yellow.

The larvae are thought to feed on the foliage of Eucalyptus species.[2]

References
  1. Eupselia at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms.
  2. Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia


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