Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Cosmopterigidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Ascalenia | |
Ascalenia gastrocosma is a moth in the Cosmopterigidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1931. It is found in India (Bihar).
The wingspan is 6.1-6.6 mm. The forewings are blackish and the hindwings are grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in May, June and September.
The larvae feed on the leaves of Acacia catechu. They spin the leaves together.
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