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

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

Thema psammoxantha
(Photo: courtesy of Brian Cartwright, Adelaide Hills)

This adult moth has yellow forewings with several brown markings, including a brown band along the inner margin of each forewing. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

The species has been found in:

  • South Australia, and
  • Australian Capital Territory.

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    (updated 20 May 2011)