Lomera xanthochrysa (Lateral case moth)
The Caterpillar lives in a portable silk case, which it camouflages with sticks, which are aligned roughly across the case axis. The adult male moth has a wingspan of about 3 cms. It has black wings, black antennae, and a hairy orange-brown head, thorax, and abdomen. The black scales on the wings rapidly wear off, leaving the wings nearly transparent.
Lomera xanthochrysa is listed in the following regions:
Species information
- Lomera xanthochrysa Scientific name
- Lateral case moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-Invasive
- Up to 17.87m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
- External link More information
Follow Lomera xanthochrysa
Receive alerts of new sightings
SubscribeLocation information
-
Places
Darlington, NSW
