Macrenches clerica (Rosenstock, 1885)
 (previously known as Gelechia clerica)
GELECHIINAE ,   GELECHIIDAE

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

Macrenches clerica
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The caterpillars of this species live in a silk shelter covered in frass and detritus. The caterpillers have been found feeding on:

  • Heath Wattle ( Acacia brownii, MIMOSACEAE ).

    The adult moths have white forewings each with a broad black stripe. The hindwings are white. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

    The species has been reported in Australia in:

  • Western Australia,
  • South Australia,
  • Tasmania,
  • Victoria,
  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 25.17, p. 260.

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    (updated 1 June 2011)