Mnesampela privata, the autumn gum moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1858. It is found in most of Australia.

Mnesampela privata
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M. privata
Binomial name
Mnesampela privata
Guenée, 1858
Synonyms
  • Azelina inordinata
Illustration
Autumn gum moth caterpillars

The wingspan is about 40 mm.

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species and is considered a pest for Eucalyptus plantations.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (11 April 2015). "Mnesampela privata (Guenée, 1857) Autumn Gum Moth". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 2 April 2019.