Caloptilia bryonoma (Turner, 1914)
(previously known as : Cyphosticha bryonoma)
 GRACILLARIINAE, GRACILLARIIDAE

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

(updated 7 October 2001)


(Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

The Caterpillars of this species feed on:

  • Antarctic Beech ( Nothofagus moorei, FAGACEAE ).

    The adult moth has a fringe on the trailing edge of each wing. The fore wings have a pattern of light and dark brown markings. The hind wings are a uniform dark brown. Its wingspan is about 1 cm.

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