Ocystola paulinella (A Concealer Moth)
This caterpillar lives in a shelter constructed of two overlapping leaves of its foodplant joined by silk and frass. One of the leaves is typically folded like a tent. The caterpillar feeds on the surfaces of the leaves composing its shelter. It feeds on: various species of Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ). It pupates within its shelter.. The adult moth has white forewings with bold black markings. The hindwings are pale yellow. The wingspan is about 2 cms.
Ocystola paulinella is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Barwon South West
Species information
- Ocystola paulinella Scientific name
- A Concealer Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1028.09m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
- External link More information
Location information
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Maps
Aranda Bushland Black Mountain Hall Cemetery Hughes Grassy Woodland Mount Jerrabomberra Mount Jerrabomberra QP Namadgi National Park Red Hill Nature Reserve Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek The Pinnacle Tuggeranong Hill WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck. -
Survey points
GG91 -
Places
Freshwater Creek, VIC Wallaroo, NSW Yarralumla, ACT
