Trachypepla leucoplanatis (Meyrick, 1883). Endemic. Local.
Native forest. Adults can be found from October until February. They can be collected both by day and at night when they come to light.
Caterpillars feed on litter.
Meryrick noted that this is the smallest and proportionally the shortest-winged species of the genus.
Forewing | 5-9 mm, raised scale-tufts |
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Labial palps | curved upwards, long |
Resting posture | horizontal, roof-like |