Rank Species | Scientific name Eupselia carpocapsella Higher classification Eupselia Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Maroga melanostigma, Cosmopterigidae, Oecophoridae, Gelechiidae | ||
The common Eupselia moth, Eupselia carpocapsella, is a species of moth of the Depressariidae family. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales and South Australia.
The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are pale grey-brown speckled with a black triangle on the inner margin, and three black spots near the tornus. The hindwings are black shading to yellow at the base.
The larvae feed on the foliage of Eucalyptus species.
References
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