Hemibela species
OECOPHORINAE, OECOPHORIDAE

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

(updated 1 October 2001)


All the Caterpillars in this genus live in a tube. They hollow out a small length of twig and stay protected inside, just poking out the head and thorax out to feed. They all feed on:

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

    They grow to a length of about 1 cm., and pupate inside their tube, which they first secure to a flat surface.

    The adult moths have wings of various colours, often brown or yellow with red, white and even purple markings. The moths have a wing span of about 1 cm. So far, 13 species have been assigned to this genus. Members of the genus may be found in most of the eastern half of Australia.


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common, Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 224.


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