Euchaetis 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]
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| Species: | E. metallota |
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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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