Acrocercops autadelpha

(Acrocercops autadelpha)

Description

Acrocercops autadelpha is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. The wingspan is about 8 mm. Adults have a fringe along the trailing edge of each wing. The forewings have a striking pattern of white and brown markings with darker lines outlining each brown mark. The hindwings are golden brown. The larvae feed on Banksia species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Gracillariidae
Genus:Acrocercops
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