Aeolochroma metarhodata
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Aeolochroma metarhodata is a moth
of the Geometridae family. It is found in Queensland
, New South Wales
, and Victoria
.
The larvae feed on Leptospermum polygalifolium
.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
of the Geometridae family. It is found in Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, and Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
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The larvae feed on Leptospermum polygalifolium
Leptospermum polygalifolium
Leptospermum polygalifolium, commonly known as tantoon, is a shrub species that is native to eastern Australia. It was first described by Salisbury in 1797. L. flavescens as described by Smith in 1797 is a junior synonym....
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