Thallarcha sparsana (Walker, 1863)
(one synonym: Palene gracilis Butler, 1877)
 LITHOSIINAE ,   ARCTIIDAE

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

Thallarcha sparsana
(Photo: courtesy of Ian McMillan, Imbil, Queensland)

The adult moth of this species has white forewings with sparse black spots, splotches, and lines. The hindwings are pale brown, each having a black apex, and a black mark midway along the costa.

The species occurs along the eastern side of Australia, including:

  • Victoria,
  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.

    Further reading :

    Peter Marriott,
    Moths of Victoria: Vol 2: ARCTIIDAE AND ITS ALLIES,
    Entomological Society of Victoria, 2009, pp. 20-21, 24-25.

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    (updated 29 June 2010)