Leptogeneia bicristata (Tufted Twirler)

The adult moths of this species have pale grey forewings each with dark streaks and two ragged tufted black and yellow patches. The hindwings are a shiny pale brown. The wingspan is about 1.2 cm.The species has been found in Australia in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, and Western Australia.

Leptogeneia bicristata is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Species information

Leptogeneia bicristata Scientific name
Tufted Twirler Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 593m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

Maps
Katarina's garden
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Melba, ACT

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