Meyrickella torquesauria (T.P.Lucas, 1892)
(erroneously: Prionophora torquesaria)
 HYPENINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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


These Caterpillars have been found on :

  • Bribie Island Pine ( Callitris columellaris, CUPRESSACEAE ).

    The forewings of the adults are rusty brown with striking white markings. The hindwings are fawn with broad dark margins. The moths have a wingspan of about 2 cms.

    They are inhabitants of

  • Queensland,
  • New South Wales, and
  • Australian Capital Territory.

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common, Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 44.9, p. 448.

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    (updated 15 April 2013)