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Oenosandra
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Female
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Oenosandra

Newman, 1856
Species:
O. boisduvalii
Binomial name
Oenosandra boisduvalii
Newman, 1856
Synonyms
  • Oenosanda duponchelii Walker, 1856
  • Teara terminalis Walker, 1856
  • Teara luctipennis Walker, 1869
  • Lomatosticha nigrostriata Möschler, 1872
  • Pterygosoma squamipunctum R. Felder, 1874
  • Oenosanda duponcheli Tepper, 1890
  • Oenosanda boisduvali Strand, 1929

The Boisduval's autumn moth (Oenosandra boisduvalii) is a moth of the family Oenosandridae and the only member of the genus Oenosandra. It is found in the southern half of Australia, including Tasmania.

The wingspan is about 50 mm.

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species.[1]

References

  1. ^ Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (June 1, 2006). "Oenosandra boisduvalii". uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on August 29, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)