Ethmia thoraea

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Ethmia thoraea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Ethmia
Species:
E. thoraea
Binomial name
Ethmia thoraea

Ethmia thoraea is a moth belonging to the family Depressariidae. It is found in Australia, ranging from the north coast of Queensland to coastal New South Wales, with inland populations at Cunnamulla in Queensland, and Mount Kaputar in New South Wales. The forewings are grey with black spots.[2] The larvae possibly feed on Cynoglossum australe.

References

  1. Australian Faunal Directory
  2. Common, I. F. B. (1990). Moths of Australia. BRILL. ISBN 978-90-04-09227-3.