Parectopa alysidota (Meyrick, 1880). Endemic.
Adults are mainly on the wing during Spring in native forest and shrublands. They fly at night and come to artificial light.
The larvae of all Gracillariidae start as leaf miners. The tiny larvae tunnel inside the leaves of wattle trees, mostly Acacia longifolia (Sydney Golden Wattle).
Resting posture | body inclined, wings roof-like |
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Antennae | laid back, long |
Forewing | 2-5 mm, elongate, narrow |
Labial palps | curved upwards |
Larva | miner |