Syringoseca mimica
Syringoseca mimica is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is known from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.
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| Genus: | Syringoseca |
| Species: | S. mimica |
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The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults have brown forewings with darker patches and speckles.[2]
The larvae feed on the green leaves of Eucalyptus tereticornis. They live in a silken tube between tied leaves. Pupation takes place in portable case of leaves.
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