- Cebysa leucotelus
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Cebysa leucotelus Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Psychidae Genus: Cebysa Species: C. leucotelus Binomial name Cebysa leucotelus
(Walker, 1854)Synonyms - Pitane dilecta Walker, 1854
- Sezeris conflictella Walker, 1863
- Oecinea scotti Scott, 1864
The Australian Bagmoth (Cebysa leucotelus) is a moth of the Psychidae family. It is found in New Zealand and the southern half of Australia (Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia).
The adult female moth has black wings with yellow wingtips and patches, but they do not expand properly, so she is not able to fly. The male has a similar pattern and colouring, but has no iridescence. His wings are fully developed and adult males can fly normally.
The larvae feed on lichen.
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