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Ethmia heliomela

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Ethmia heliomela
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Ethmia
Species:
E. heliomela
Binomial name
Ethmia heliomela
Lower, 1923[1]
Synonyms
  • Ethmia olbista Turner, 1923

Ethmia heliomela is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It is found in Australia in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales.

The wingspan is about 30 mm (1.2 in). The forewings are grey, with a satin sheen and two black dots. The hindwings are yellow with black tips.

The larvae feed on Ehretia acuminata. They live in webs amongst the flowers of the host plant. Initially they feed on the flowers, but may also eat the leaves when they mature. They are dark green and black. Pupation takes place under the bark.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Australian Faunal Directory
  2. ^ Australian Insects


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