Pycnarmon meritalis (Walker, 1859)
(one synonym: Conchylodes baptalis Snellen, 1880)
 SPILOMELINI   ,     PYRAUSTINAE   ,     CRAMBIDAE

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

Pycnarmon meritalis
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species is white with a number of brown spots, particularly around the edges. The wingspan is about 3 cms.

Pycnarmon meritalis
(Photo: courtesy of Nick Monaghan, Tewantin, Queensland)

The species is found across south-east Asia, including :

  • Japan,
  • Taiwan,
    as well as
  • Queensland in Australia.

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    (updated 8 May 2009)