Ogmograptis scribula
Scribbly Gum Moth
©David Midgley: Scribbly Gum Moth (Ogmograptis scribula) paths on Eucalyptus haemastoma (Scribbly Gum)
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Bucculatricidae
Genus
Ogmograptis
Species
Ogmograptis scribula
Distinguishing features
They have narrow wings, long hair scales on the trailing edges of the wings and sombre colours.
Not much is known about their life history, because they are difficult to rear and are reluctant to come to light. They appear to have a very short flight period. It is thought that the moth lays the egg onto the bark. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Size data has not been obtained.
Wingspan
- Up to 0.8 cm
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is found in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Queensland. (Wikipedia)
