Euproctis fimbriata (T.P.Lucas, 1891)
(previously known as : Chionophasma fimbriata)
LYMANTRIIDAE

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


(Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

This Caterpillar feeds on:

  • Dillwynia ( FABACEAE ),
  • Macadamia Nuts ( Macadamia integrifolia, PROTEACEAE ), and
  • Avocado ( Persea americana, LAURACEAE ).

    The adult moth has a hairy brown body, brown forewings, and buff hind wings. It has a wingspan of about 2 cms. It occurs only on the far east coast of Australia.

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common, Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 430.

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    (updated 23 August 2004)