The adult moth of this species is grey with several jagged dark lines across each forewing. The hindwings are pale grey. The moth has a wingspan of about 2 cms. The sexes are similar.

(Photo: courtesy of Peter Marriott, Victoria)

This species is found in the southern half of Australia, including

Tasmania.

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Further reading :

Peter Marriott,
Moths of Victoria: part 2: Noctuoidea (A),
Entomological Society of Victoria, 2009, pp. 34-35.

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(updated 1 March 2011)