The adult moths of this species are black, with a large white stripe across each forewing, although this is less marked in the male. The hindwings are black with two white spots. The abdomen is banded in black and white, and has a yellow tuft at the tip.

The species is found in New Guinea and in Queensland in Australia.

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(updated 14 February 2010)