Nacoleia amphicedalis (Walker, 1859)
(one synonym: Salbia bilunatalis)
SPILOMELINI ,   PYRAUSTINAE ,   CRAMBIDAE

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

Nacoleia amphicedalis
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species is white with brown markings, including broad brown borders to the wings, and a brown area around the hinge of each forewing. The brown areas are generally edged with black. The moth has a wing span of about 1.5 cms.

Nacoleia amphicedalis
(Specimen: courtesy of the Macleay Museum, University of Sydney)

The species is found in :

  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 5 February 2010)