Species profile

Donacostola notabilis

FamilyDepressariidae GenusDonacostola NZ statusNative

Larvae feed on Astelia, including Astelia nervosa, binding leaves together with silk and feeding from within the shelter. The adults are comparatively seldom seen despite the larval feeding signs being locally widespread in suitable montane habitat.

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