Hednota acontophora Meyrick 1882
(previously known as : Thinasotia acontophora)
 CRAMBINAE  ,   CRAMBIDAE

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

Hednota acontophora
(Photo: courtesy of Jenny Holmes, Victoria)

The adult moths of this species have cream forewings, each with a dark brown streak. The moths are inclined to hold their long labial palps straight out in front of the head, looking like a birds beak. The moths have a wingspan of about 2 cms.

The species is found in :

  • Victoria, and
  • South Australia.

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    (updated 5 April 2011)