Diplopseustis perieresalis (Walker, 1859)
(one synonym: Cymoriza minima)
 SPILOMELINI   ,     PYRAUSTINAE   ,     CRAMBIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Steve Hodge, Brisbane)

The caterpillars of this species are a pest on various Palm Trees ( ARECACEAE ), boring into the growing shoots.


underside
(Photo: courtesy of Steve Hodge, Brisbane)

The adult has fawn fore and hind wings with two dark curved lines across each forewing.

The species is found in several parts of the world, including:

  • Europe,
  • Hong Kong,
  • New Zealand, and
  • Fiji,
    as well as in several parts of Australia, including:
  • Queensland,
  • South Australia, and
  • Tasmania.

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    (updated 24 March 2011)