Psalidostetha banksiae
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| Genus: | Psalidostetha |
| Species: | P. banksiae |
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| Psalidostetha banksiae (Lewin, 1805) | |
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Psalidostetha banksiae, also known as the banksia moth is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is found throughout Australia.[1] Its wingspan is about 6 cm (2.4 in).[1]
The larvae feed on Banksia, Hakea, Dryandra and Grevillea leaves.[2]
References
- ^ a b Gordh, Gordon (2011). "Banksia moth". A Dictionary of Entomology (2nd ed.). CABI. p. 151. ISBN 9781845935429.
- ^ Herbison-Evans, Don; Crossley, Stella (1 August 2010). "Danima banksiae ( Lewin, 1805)". Australian Insects. Archived from the original on 2010-12-05.