Thermesia cariosa T.P. Lucas, 1895
(one synonym is : Oruza leptogramma Meyrick, 1902)
 ACONTIINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Thermesia cariosa
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species has buff wings, each with sinuous pale brown lines. and some dark brown spots near the middle and around the edges. The moth has a wing span of about 1.5 cms.

Thermesia cariosa
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The species is found in:

  • Fiji
    as well as
  • northern New South Wales, and
  • Queensland in Australia.

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    (updated 27 January 2010)