Platyptilia omissalis is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. The species was described by Thomas Bainbrigge Fletcher in 1926. It is found in Australia from southern Queensland to Victoria, south-western Australia and Tasmania.

Some authors consider it a synonym of Sinpunctiptilia emissalis.

Platyptilia omissalis

Adults have a weak, almost hovering flight.

Platyptilia omissalis

The larvae feed on the leaves of Parahebe species, including Parahebe perfoliata. At first, feeding results in a blotch mine on the upper surface of the leaf. Later, the larvae feed exposed on the upper surface of the leaf. The pupa is elongate, without a cocoon, and rests (fully exposed) on the vegetation attached to a silk pad by hooks at the rear end.

Platyptilia omissalis

External links

Australian Faunal Directory

A Guide to Australian Moths

Moths of Australia

Australian Insects

Moths of Australia

omissalis

Endemic fauna of Australia

Moths described in 1926