This Caterpillar covers its case with sticks. The case grew to a length of up to 5 cms.

The adult male moth had a wingspan of about 3 cms. It had black wings and a hairy brown body. The black scales on the wings rapidly wore off, leaving the wings nearly transparent.

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(updated 24 September 2010)