Acrocercops laciniella (Meyrick, 1880)
Blackbutt Leafminer
(previously known as Gracilaria laciniella)
 GRACILLARIINAE, GRACILLARIIDAE

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

(updated 17 March 2004)

The Caterpillars of this species feed inside leaves, creating a mine or tunnel, and feed on :

  • various species of Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ).

    The adult moth has a wingspan of about 1 cm.

    The species is found all along the eastern side of Australia, from Queensland to Tasmania. It has recently been found also in New Zealand.

    Further reading :

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

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