The adult moth of this species is fawn with an orange line parallel to the margin of each forewing, and a broad dark edge to each hindwing. The moth also appears to have a black collar around the head. The wingspan is about 4 cms.

female
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The male moth is unusual in having a bend and a swelling on each antenna about a quarter of the way along.

antenna of male
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The species may be found in :

Queensland.

underside (of female)
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

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(updated 23 July 2012)