Eastern Black Tabby

Diplopseustis perieresalis

"Diplopseustis perieresalis" is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is widespread in the Oriental region, Australia and New Zealand, but was introduced to the Western Palaearctic realm, where it quickly expanded its range.
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Appearance

The wingspan is about 15 mm.
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Food

The larvae very likely feed on some part of the New Zealand endemic sedge makura, based on observations in Central Otago.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyCrambidae
GenusDiplopseustis
SpeciesD. perieresalis
Photographed in
Australia