Nymphicula queenslandica Hampson, 1917
NYMPHULINAE   ,    CRAMBIDAE

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

Nymphicula queenslandica
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The caterpillars of this species are aquatic.

The forewings of the adult moths have a striking pattern of orange and white markings. The hindwings have a black and white pattern, edged with a black arc containing white spots.

The species has been found in Australia in :

  • Queensland.

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    (updated 9 March 2012)