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Dichocrocis clytusalis

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Dichocrocis clytusalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Dichocrocis
Species:
D. clytusalis
Binomial name
Dichocrocis clytusalis
(Walker, 1859)[1]
Synonyms
  • Astura clytusalis Walker, 1859
  • Lygropia clytusalis

Dichocrocis clytusalis, the kurrajong bag moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is known from the north-eastern half of Australia.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. [2]

The larvae feed on Brachychiton rupestre, Brachychiton acerifolium and Brachychiton populneus.

References

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  1. ^ "Australian Faunal Directory". Environment.gov.au. Retrieved 2011-10-13.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Australian Insects". Lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. 2011-09-13. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
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