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Calicotis crucifera

Calicotis crucifera, the leather-leaf spore-eater, is a moth of the Stathmopodidae family. It is found in New Zealand and Australia.


Description

The mature larva of C. crucifera are approximately 6mm long and are a white colour, plump with a pale brown head.[1] The wings of the adult are grey with dark specks.

Behaviour

The larvae of this species can be observed on the underneath of the fronds of its host species.[1] The larva builds silk tubes disguised with fern spore dust and white frond hair.[1] They feed on the fern spores.[2] Larvae can be seen most months of the year.[1] The adult is on the wing from January to May.[1]

Host plant

The larvae feed on the spores of the fern, Pyrrosia eleagnifolia.[1]

References

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