Elaphristis leucochorda (Turner, 1902)
(previously known as : Zophochroa leucochorda)
HYPENINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

(updated 20 April 2011)

Elaphristis leucochorda
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth has brown forewings each with a jagged white band across the middle, and a white spot near the base of each forewing. The hindwings are plain brown. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

The species is found in

  • Northern Territory, and
  • Queensland.

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