Phytotrypa pretiosella (Walker, 1863)
 (erroneously known as Tanyzancla pretiocella)
OECOPHORINAE ,   OECOPHORIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Dr David G. Hewitt, Wonthaggi Heathland)

The adult moth of this species has golden forewings which have stripes of white and red along the costas. The hindwings are pale brown.


(Photo: courtesy of Dr David G. Hewitt, Wonthaggi Heathland)

The species has been found in:

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

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, pl. 4.18, p. 223.

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    (updated 2 November 2011)