Ceromitia iolampra (Turner, 1900)
(previously known as : Nemophora iolampra)
ADELIDAE

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

Ceromitia iolampra
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Canberra)

These caterpillars feed on the flowers of:

  • Various Wattles ( Acacia species, MIMOSACEAE ).

    Later instars live in a case composed of dead flowers.

    The adult moths are speckled grey with a spotty dark band across each forewing. The moths have a wingspan of about 2 cms. Their antennae are nearly twice as long as the wings.

    Ceromitia iolampra
    (Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Canberra)

    The species has been found in

  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • New South Wales,
  • Tasmania,
  • Victoria, and
  • Western Australia.

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 16.14, p. 165.

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    (updated 24 May 2010)