Acropolitis excelsa Meyrick, 1910
(one synonym is : Acropolitis xuthobapta, Turner, 1945)
 TORTRICINAE ,   TORTRICIDAE

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

Acropolitis excelsa
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

This caterpillar has been found feeding on:

  • Manna Gum ( Eucalyptus viminalis, MYRTACEAE )

    The adult moth of this species has wings that are pale brown, with a complex pattern on each forewing. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

    The species has been found in :

  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • New South Wales,
  • Victoria, and
  • South Australia.

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    (updated 4 June 2010)