Lepidoscia species
(one synonym: Narycia)
PSYCHIDAE

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


Silken case, showing partially exposed empty pupal case.
(photo courtesy of Merlin Crossley)

These Caterpillars live and pupate in a silken shelter covered in small bits of leaf of the foodplant. They have been found feeding on Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata, MIMOSACEAE).

The adult is grey with a grey pattern.


(Photo: courtesy of Merlin Crossley)

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(updated 7 September 2002)