Ptochostola microphaeellus (Walker, 1866)
(one synonym : Metasia bilunalis Hampson, 1913)
 CRAMBINAE  ,   CRAMBIDAE

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

Ptochostola microphaeellus
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The adult moths have brown forewings each with a white streak. The moths have long hairy labial palps which they are inclined to hold straight out in front of the head.

The species has been found in :

  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • Queensland, and
  • Tasmania.

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    (updated 15 June 2010)