Leptocneria reducta, the white cedar moth, is a moth of the subfamily Lymantriinae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855.[1][2] It is found in all of Australia, except Tasmania.

Larva

The wingspan is about 45 mm for females and 35 mm for males.

The larvae feed on Melia azedarach.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Species Leptocneria reducta (Walker, 1855)". Australian Faunal Directory. Archived 5 April 2011.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku (29 May 2011). "Leptocneria reducta (Walker, 1855)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  3. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (12 January 2016). "Leptocneria reducta (Walker, 1855) White Cedar Moth". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 25 March 2020.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptocneria_reducta
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