These caterpillars are pale brown and covered in spiky warts.

(Photo: courtesy of Catherine J. Young)

The adult moths of this species are various shades of grey-brown with a wavy pattern of darker markings, and a wingspan of about 3 cms.

(Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

Its claim to fame is its extraordinary resting posture, with forewings dislocated to point forward.

underside
(Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

The eggs are white, smooth, and oval.

eggs, magnified
(Photo: courtesy of Catherine J. Young)

The species is found over south-eastern Australia, including:

Victoria.

(Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

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Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 37.8, p. 372.

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(updated 9 June 2010)