Hylaeora capucina R. Felder, 1874
(erroneously: Hyleora capucina)
NOTODONTINAENOTODONTIDAE

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

(updated 6 February 2008)


The Caterpillars of this species feed on :

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

    The adult forewings are greyish brown, with a dark band across each one. The hindwings are orange. The wingspan is about 7 cms.

    The species occurs in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 421.


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