Ascalenia exodroma

(Ascalenia exodroma)

Description

Ascalenia exodroma is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1897. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland. This species feeds on spun leaflets of Acacia decurrens. The adults have a wingspan of 7-9mm.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Cosmopterigidae
Genus:Ascalenia
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