The adult moth of this species rather resembles a wasp. Its wings are basically black, with yellow translucent spots on each wing. It has transverse black and yellow bands on its body. It has a wingspan of about 2 cms. The hind wings are only about half the span of the forewings.

(Photo: courtesy of Christine Ashe, Wyee)

The species occurs in New South Wales and Queensland.

(Photo: courtesy of Christine Ashe, Wyee)

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, Fig. 44.4, p. 439.

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(updated 7 November 2008)