Oncopera epargyra

(Oncopera epargyra)

Description

Oncopera epargyra is a moth of the family Hepialidae. It is endemic to Queensland. The larvae are subterranean and emerge from the soil to feed. They probably feed on fallen leaves.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Hepialidae
Genus:Oncopera
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