Butterflies and moths of Yourka Reserve

Yourka is a reserve of Bush Heritage Australia.
This guide is based on records for the wider region around the reserve that are listed in the Atlas of Living Australia.

Gum leaf skeletonizer

The Gum-Leaf Skeletoniser (Uraba lugens) is a moth of the Nolidae family. It is found in Australia and New Zealand. The larvae are a serious pest of Eucalyptus spp. and its close relatives. The wingspan is 25-30 mm. In Australia there are about 1-2 generations per year.

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