Thudaca monolinea
HYPERTROPHIDAE,   GELECHIOIDEA
 
Don Herbison-Evans
(donherbisonevans@yahoo.com)
and
Stella Crossley

Thudaca monolinea
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville, Queensland)

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

  • Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus species, MYRTACEAE ).

    The adult moth has white wings with a single brown stripe along the hind margin of each forewing. The moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 cms.

    The species is found in :

  • Queensland.

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    (written 29 December 2012)