Cirrhochrista aetherialis Lederer, 1863
SPILOMELINI   ,   PYRAUSTINAE   ,   CRAMBIDAE

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


pale form
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moths of this species are white, with four brown lines across each forewing, the central pair of which form a cross on each wing.


dark form
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

A dark form also occurs, which has some of the white areas darkened.

The species has been found in :

  • Queensland.

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    (updated 19 January 2012)