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Zonopetala clerota
This is a small moth with a wing span of about 20 mm. It rests with wings flat on wither side of body. It is mostly white with two black bands, a black collar around the head and some black markings along the trailing margin. A hind wing is partially visible - it is said to be a pale yellow
Spotted near a sports field with Eucalyptus trees.
Larvae of these moths feed on gum tree leaves. Family: Oecophoridae Subfamily: Oecophorinae
Spotted on Jan 27, 2014
Submitted on Jan 28, 2014
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