Arthisma scissuralis Moore, 1885
(one synonym is : Gonitis albitarsata Pagenstecher, 1888)
 CATOCALINAE  ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

Arthisma scissuralis
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

These caterpillars are a minor pest, feeding on the leaves of

  • Durian ( Durio zibethinus, BOMBACACEAE ).

    The adult moth of this species has rusty brown forewings. There is a dark-edged white dot near the costa of each forewing.

    The species has been found across south-east Asia, including

  • Singapore, and
  • Thailand,
    as well as in Australia in:
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 1 April 2010)