Acrocercops calicella (Stainton, 1862)
(previously known as : Gracilaria calicella)
GRACILLARIINAE, GRACILLARIIDAE

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

(updated 22 August 2004)

The Caterpillars of this species mine the leaves of various species of:

  • Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ).


    (Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

    The adult moth has a fringe on the trailing edge of each wing. The fore wings have a striking pattern of brown and white. The hind wings are a uniform dark brown. Its wingspan is about 0.8 cm. It occurs in the southern half of Queensland, and in New South Wales.


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common, Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 199.


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