Mnesampela privata (Guenée, 1857) is a animal in the Geometridae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Mnesampela privata (Guenée, 1857)
Mnesampela privata, the autumn gum moth, is a pest moth of Eucalyptus plantations found mostly in Australia.
Mnesampela privata, commonly known as the autumn gum moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Geometridae. This species was first described by Achille Guenée. It is found across most of Australia. The adult moth has a wingspan of approximately 40 mm. The larvae of Mnesampela privata feed on Eucalyptus species, and this species is considered a pest of Eucalyptus plantations.
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Lobophora nivigerata Walker, 1862
Cabera pusaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Xanthorhoe semifissata (Walker, 1862)
Phrataria transcissata Walker, 1862
Cleora injectaria (Walker, 1860)
Plutodes costatus (Butler, 1886)
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