Mataeomera (genus) (A Scale Moth)

The Scale Moth larvae eats the scale insects and covers its body with the remains to create a protective case. This reference shows an example:

http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/acon/coccophaga.html

Mataeomera (genus) is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Protective case covering on caterpillar

Species information

  • Mataeomera (genus) Scientific name
  • A Scale Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 658.56m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Catoblemma sp. (genus)

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