Uraba (moth)
Encyclopedia
Uraba was a genus
of moth
s of the Nolidae
family. It is now considered a synonym of Roeselia.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of moth
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
s of the Nolidae
Nolidae
Nolidae is a family of moths with about 1,400 described species worldwide. They are mostly small with dull colouration, the main distinguishing feature being tufts of raised scales on the forewings...
family. It is now considered a synonym of Roeselia.
Species
- Uraba deplanana Walker, 1866
- Uraba lugensUraba lugensThe Gum-Leaf Skeletoniser is a moth of the Nolidae family. It is found in Australia and New Zealand. The wingspan is 25-30 mm.The larvae feed on various Myrtaceae species, and is considered a pest....
Walker, 1863