Callionyma

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Callionyma

Callionyma is a monotypic snout moth genus. Its one species, Callionyma sarcodes, was described by Edward Meyrick in 1882. It is found in the southern half of Australia, including Tasmania.[3]

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Callionyma

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C. sarcodes
Binomial name
Callionyma sarcodes
Meyrick, 1882
Synonyms

Genus:

  • Eucallionyma Ragonot, 1901

Species:

  • Eucallionyma sarcodes
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The wingspan is about 20 mm.

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species.

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