- Oligophlebia igniflua
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Oligophlebia igniflua Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Sesiidae Genus: Oligophlebia Species: O. igniflua Binomial name Oligophlebia igniflua
(T.P. Lucas, 1893)Synonyms - Sesia igniflua Lucas, 1894
- Diapyra igniflua
- Glossecia igniflua
- Pennisetia igniflua
Oligophlebia igniflua is a moth of the Sesiidae family. It is only known from the Brisbane district in Queensland, but the distribution of its known host-plant suggests that it will ultimately be found to occur in other rainforest areas in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
The length of the forewings is about 6 mm for males and 6-7 for females.
The larvae tunnel the trunk of the rainforest tree Elaeocarpus grandis. Pupation takes place in the bark.
External links
- Australian Faunal Directory
- Moths of Australia
- Classification of the Superfamily Sesioidea (Lepidoptera: Ditrysia)
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