Heteroteucha dichroella (A Concealer moth (Wingia Group))

The small smooth Caterpillars of this species live together in a shelter made of leaves of its foodplant joined together with silk. They are fawn, with a brown head, pale narrow bands between segments, and a stiff bristle on each side of each segment. They feed on the leaves of:  Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ). They grow to a length of about 1.5 cms. Pupation occurs within this web of leaves.  The adult moths are small, reaching only a span of 1.5 cms. They have striking yellow forewings with brown wingtips. The hindwings are brown. The head is yellow and the thorax brown.

Heteroteucha dichroella is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  South Coast  |  Greater Brisbane


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