Trictena argyrosticha

Trictena argyrosticha Turner, 1929
HEPIALIDAE

(Photo: courtesy of Ian McMillan, Imbil)

This Caterpillar lives in the ground, where it feeds on the roots of adjacent Australian native trees, such as :

She Oaks ( Casuarina species, CASUARINACEAE ), and

Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus species, MYRTACEAE ).

The adult moths typically have brown wings with two silver flash markings across each forewing. The wingspan is usually about 10 cms.

The species is found in eastern Australia, including:

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, Fig. 17.2, pp. 149,150.

Australian
Australian Butterflies

Australian
Australian Moths

(updated 24 May 2010)