The caterpillars of this species initially are black with white spots.

The adult moths are brown with dark zigzag lines across the wings. At rest, the moths hold their wings folded like a tent. The wingspan when the wings are out to the side is about 5 cms.

(Photo: courtesy of Jenny Holmes, Victoria)

The species has been found in:

New South Wales.

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(updated 5 December 2011)