Doratifera pinguis
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Doratifera pinguis, sometimes referred to as the Painted Cup Moth, although this name is usually applied to Doratifera oxleyi, is a moth of the Limacodidae family. It is found over the whole eastern seaboard of Australia.
The wingspan is about 30 mm for males and about 40 mm for females.
The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species.[1]
References
- ^ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (July 20, 2008). "Doratifera pinguis". uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on August 6, 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
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