Strepsicrates macropetana (Meyrick, 1881)
Eucalyptus Leafroller
 (one synonym : Spilonota brachytycha Turner, 1946)
EUCOSMINI ,   OLETHREUTINAE ,   TORTRICIDAE

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

Strepsicrates macropetana
female
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The caterpillar of this species is green with a dark head and thorax. It has a dark U-shaped mark on the tail segment. The caterpillars are a pest in Eucalyptus plantations because they feeds on:

  • Gum Leaves ( Eucalyptus species, MYRTACEAE ).

    They feed on the surface of leaves, and live in a shelter of curled leaves held together with silk.

    The adult moth has dark brown forewings. The hindwings are pale brown with dark veins. The female also has a pale wavy area along the inner margin of each forewing. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

    The species has been found in:

  • New Zealand,
    as well as in Australia in
  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • New South Wales,
  • Queensland,
  • South Australia,
  • Tasmania, and
  • Western Australai.

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    (updated 2 June 2011)