The adult moths of this species are pale green, but the colour fades in museum specimens. The wingspan is about 3 cms.

Female
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The moths are notable for not being attacked by Pied Butcher Birds.

The species occurs particularly inland in:

Western Australia

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Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 29.5, p. 302.

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(created 13 November 2007, updated 4 January 2012)