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Euchaetis metallota

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Euchaetis metallota
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Oecophoridae
Genus: Euchaetis
Species:
E. metallota
Binomial name
Euchaetis metallota
Meyrick, 1883
Synonyms
  • Heliocausta metallota

Euchaetis metallota is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.[1]

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are pale yellow with a lacey brown pattern. The hindwings are uniform yellow.

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus vernicosa. Feeding from inside a gall.[2]

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