Capua euphona (Meyrick, 1910)
 TORTRICINAE ,   TORTRICIDAE

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

Capua euphona
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

These caterpillars have been found eating dead Eucalyptus leaves.

The adult moth of this species has wings that are off-white, with dark brown markings including a band across the apex of each forewing. The wingspan is about 1 cm.

The pheromones of this species have been investigated.

The species has been found in :

  • Australian Capital Territory, and
  • South Australia.

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    (updated 17 November 2010)