Zonopetala decisana (Walker, 1863)
(previously known as: Conchylis ustella)
OECOPHORINAE ,   OECOPHORIDAE

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

Zonopetala decisana
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern)

The adult moth of this species has a black collar around the head, and white forewings with ragged black bands across them. The hindwings are cream shading to brown at the apices. The moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 cms.

The species is found in the eastern half of Australia, including:

  • Victoria,
  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 25 May 2011)