Agrioglypta excelsalis (Walker, 1866)
(previously known as : Glyphodes excelsalis)
 SPILOMELINI   ,     PYRAUSTINAE   ,     CRAMBIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
and
Ian F.B. Common & Stella Crossley


(Photo from: Moths of Australia)

The Caterpillars of this moth feed on the leaves of native Figs ( Ficus, MORACEAE ), eg:

  • Sandpaper Fig ( Ficus coronata ),
  • Morton Bay Fig ( Ficus macrophylla ), and
  • Rough Leaved Fig ( Ficus opposita ),

    living in a shelter of leaves joined together by silk.


    (Photo: courtesy of John Moore)

    The adult is white, with a striking brown pattern. It may be distinguished from Agriglypta itysalis by having a white margin on each of the wings. The moth has a wingspan of about 2 cms.


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

    It is found over tropical south-east Asia and the south Pacific, as well as Queensland and northern New South Wales.

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 355.

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    (updated 21 January 2008)