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Aeolothapsa malacella

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Aeolothapsa malacella
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A. malacella
Binomial name
Aeolothapsa malacella
Meyrick, 1885
Synonyms
  • Ocystola malacella

Aeolothapsa malacella is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Australia, more specifically Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria. The average wingspan of the species is around 1 cm (0.39 in).[1]

The larvae feed on the dead leaves of Eucalyptus species.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Aeolothapsa malacella". lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  2. ^ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (February 14, 2008). "Aeolothapsa malacella". staff.it.uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on July 31, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-16.