Thema protogramma (Meyrick, 1884)
(previously known as Pleurota protogramma)
OECOPHORINAE ,   OECOPHORIDAE

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

Thema protogramma
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

This caterpillar feeds on leaf litter.

The adult moth has yellow forewings each with several brown markings. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.

The species has been found in:

  • Australian Capital Territory.


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 22.4, p. 224.


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    (updated 20 May 2011)