Cydalima diaphanalis (Walker, 1866)
(one synonym : Margaronia plumifera Butler, 1882)
 SPILOMELINI   ,     PYRAUSTINAE   ,     CRAMBIDAE

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

Cydalima diaphanalis
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species is white with a small black dot near the centre of each wing, and a brown costa to each forewing. There are also some black dots on the margin near the apex of each forewing.

In Australia: the moth may be found in :

  • Queensland, and
  • South Australia.

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    (updated 17 March 2012)