Heteroteucha parvula (Meyrick, 1884)
(previously known as Coesyra parvula)
OECOPHORINAE ,  OECOPHORIDAE

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

Heteroteucha parvula
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The adult moths of this species have yellow forewings each with a broad pink margin. The hindwings are white, shading to pale brown at the margins. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.

The species has been found in :

  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • Tasmania, and
  • Victoria.

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    (updated 15 May 2009)