(previously known as : Choromeles xanthostacta)
SYNTOMIINI , CTENUCHINAE , ARCTIIDAE , NOCTUOIDEA
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(Photo: courtesy of
Graeme Cocks, Townsville)
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(Photo: courtesy of
Graeme Cocks, Townsville)
The adult moth of this species rather resembles a wasp. Its wings are basically black, with pale 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.
The species occurs in Queensland.
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(updated 1 February 2010)