Zyganisus caliginosus (Walker, 1856)
(erroneously known as : Cossus rubiginosa Gallard, 1914)
Australian Goat Moth
 COSSINAE ,   COSSIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Alan Melville, Tasmania)

The adult moths have a pattern of light and dark grey on the wings. The head is hairy and cream coloured. The thorax has a brown dorsal patch. The wingspan is about 5 cms.

The species has been found in:

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

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    (updated 23 July 2010)