Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth)
These Caterpillars feed on fallen dead leaves of various species of Gum Tree ( Eucalyptus species, MYRTACEAE ). The caterpillars construct a shelter from two leaves joined with silk. The caterpillars pupate in a cocoon in their shelter. The adult moth of this species has dark brown forewings with two black-edged pale yellow marks on each hind margin. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.
Leistomorpha brontoscopa is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
Species information
- Leistomorpha brontoscopa Scientific name
- A concealer moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-Invasive
- Up to 1429.7m Recorded at altitude
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Maps
Aranda Bushland Bruce Ridge Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill City Renewal Authority Area Flea Bog Flat, Bruce Garryowen Park Gungaderra Grasslands Hughes Garran Woodland Hughes Grassy Woodland Lyneham Wetland Meringo Nature Reserve Mount Ainslie Mount Ainslie to Black Mountain Mount Painter Mount Pleasant Namadgi National Park Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South
