The caterpillars of this species are brown. They are missing three pairs of prolegs, so move in a looper fashion.

(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The adult moths are brown with a broad dark submarginal band on each forewing. They rest with the hindwings covered by the forewings, like minature Concord. They keep the labial palps projected in front of the head like a beak. They have a wingspan of about 3.5 cms.

eggs, magnified
(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The eggs are bullet shaped, with 12 ridges around each one running from base to the apex.

underside
(Photo: courtesy of Laura Levens, Upper Beaconsfield)

The species has been found in :

Victoria.

(Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

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(updated 31 March 2011)