Eupselia holoxantha Lower, 1894
HYPERTROPHIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Eupselia holoxantha
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The caterpillars of this species are thought to feed on the foliage of:

  • Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus species, MYRTACEAE ).

    The adult moth has forewings that have a cream basal third, and a dark brown marginal two thirds. The hindwings are yellow. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

    The species has been found in eastern Australia, including:

  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 1 February 2010)