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Leistarcha sp. concealer moth Off-white/cream with brown streaky forewings, hindwings are pale brown. Over time, these have been commonly called concealer, timber and hermit moths. The larva lives alone in a burrow in a tree branch. They have been observed eating Eucalyptus. <br />
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20 mm length, 30 mm wingspan Australia,Geotagged,Leistarcha,Lepidoptera,Summer,Xyloryctidae,arthropod,concealer moth,fauna,hermit moth,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,timber moth Click/tap to enlarge

Leistarcha sp. concealer moth

Off-white/cream with brown streaky forewings, hindwings are pale brown. Over time, these have been commonly called concealer, timber and hermit moths. The larva lives alone in a burrow in a tree branch. They have been observed eating Eucalyptus.

20 mm length, 30 mm wingspan

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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Dec 28, 2021. Captured Dec 27, 2021 11:35 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/18.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm