Heteroteucha distephana (Meyrick, 1884) is a animal in the Oecophoridae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Heteroteucha distephana (Meyrick, 1884)
Heteroteucha distephana is a 10mm wingspan Australian Oecophoridae moth whose larvae feed on dead silked Eucalyptus leaves.
Heteroteucha distephana is a species of moth that belongs to the family Oecophoridae. It occurs in Australia, specifically within the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. The wingspan of this moth measures approximately 10 millimeters. The larvae of Heteroteucha distephana live within dead leaves held together by silk, and they feed on dead Eucalyptus leaves.
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