Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Cosmopterigidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Ithome | |
Ithome lassula is a moth in the Cosmopterigidae family. It was described by Hodges in 1962. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida. It was introduced into Australia by accident, where it is now found in Queensland.
The wingspan is 6–8 mm. The forewings and body are shiny black. Adults have been recorded on wing from March to April.
The larvae feed on the flowers and buds of Leucaena glauca and Leucaena leucocephala. They have a yellowish-green body and a brown head.
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