Doratifera pinguis

(Doratifera pinguis)

Description

Doratifera pinguis, sometimes referred to as the painted cup moth, although this name is usually applied to Doratifera oxleyi, is a moth of the family Limacodidae. It is found over the whole eastern seaboard of Australia. The wingspan is about 30 mm for males and about 40 mm for females. The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Limacodidae
Genus:Doratifera
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