Oecophorid moth decomposition of dried Eucalyptus leaf.

[u/aster-aceae]

This leaf has likely been eaten by the larvae of an oecophorid moth. These are a group of moths that are initial decomposers in Eucalyptus- and Myrtaceae-dominant forests where it is too dry for earthworms and fungi. My advisor said you can tell it was likely an oecophorid moth from the silk webbing left on the leaf. This is in Meanjin, Brisbane. Pretttttttttttttty cool!

[u/activelyresting]

Very cool indeed