This moth has each wing divided into six separate fronds. Each frond has the same pattern of six alternate yellow and white patches, with a dark spot each side of the second, fourth and sixth yellow marks. Its wingspan is about 1.2 cms.

(Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

The species occurs in Queensland.

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, pl. 5.32, p. 328.

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