(one synonym : Chilo schistellus)
CRAMBINAE , CRAMBIDAE
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(Photo: courtesy of
Jenni Horsnell, Wagga Wagga)
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(Photo: courtesy of
Jenni Horsnell, Wagga Wagga)
The adults of this species have white forewings with dark brown stripes. The hindwings are dark brown with white edges. They have a wingspan of about 4 cms.
The species is found in Asia, and in Australia in:
Further reading :
Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia,
Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 32.16, p. 351.
 caterpillar |
 butterflies |
 caterpillars |
 moths |
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(updated 19 May 2010)