About Heteroteucha translatella (Walker, 1864)
Heteroteucha translatella (Walker, 1864) is a species of moth belonging to the family Oecophoridae. This moth is found in Australia, and it has been recorded from the regions of Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and Tasmania. It has a wingspan of approximately 15 millimeters. In its life cycle, the larvae of Heteroteucha translatella feed on species from the Eucalyptus genus, including Eucalyptus maculata. The larvae shelter within the dead leaves of their host plant.
