Leistomorpha brontoscopa

(Leistomorpha brontoscopa)

Description

Leistomorpha brontoscopa is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is known from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria. The larvae feed on the dead leaves of Eucalyptus species, including Eucalyptus bicostata and Eucalyptus bridgesiana. They can be found in dead leaf litter.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Oecophoridae
Genus:Leistomorpha
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