Phelotis is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae erected by Edward Guest in 1887. Its single species, Phelotis cognata, the long-fringed bark moth, first described by Francis Walker in 1860, is found in Australia.[1]

Phelotis
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Phelotis

Guest, 1887
Species:
P. cognata
Binomial name
Phelotis cognata
(Walker, 1860)
Synonyms
  • Boarmia cognata Walker, 1860
  • Acidalia tephrinaria Walker, [1863]
  • Boarmia tephrinaria

The wingspan is about 26 mm for males and about 30 mm for females.

The larvae feed on Exocarpus species, but is thought that it has other food plants too.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Phelotis Guest, 1887". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  2. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (14 July 2018). "Phelotis cognata (Walker, 1860) Long-fringed Bark Moth". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 7 February 2019.