Mnesampela privata
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Mnesampela privata Guénée, 1858
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Mnesampela privata, the autumn gum moth, is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in most of Australia.
The wingspan is about 40 mm.
The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species and is considered a pest for Eucalyptus plantations. [1]
References
- ^ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (March 4, 2005). "Mnesampela privata". staff.it.uts.edu.au. Retrieved 2008-12-04.