Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Cossidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Culama | |
Culama alpina is a moth in the Cossidae family. It was described by Kallies and D.J. Hilton in 2012. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. The habitat consists of alpine heath and snow gum woodlands.
The wingspan is 34–45 millimetres (1.3–1.8 in) for males and 53–55 millimetres (2.1–2.2 in) for females. The ground colour of the forewings is grey with a brownish hue and with transverse black lines and streaks. The hindwings are dark fuscous. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to mid-February.
The larvae possibly feed on Eucalyptus pauciflora.
Etymology
The species name is derived from alpina (meaning of the alps or mountains).
References
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