Deuterarcha xanthomela Meyrick, 1884
(one synonym : Emprepes insignis Butler, 1886)
 SPILOMELINI   ,     PYRAUSTINAE   ,     CRAMBIDAE

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

Deuterarcha xanthomela
(Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

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This adult moth is orange with a bold black pattern. Its wingspan is about 1.5 cms.

Deuterarcha xanthomela
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)
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The species is found in eastern Australia, including:

  • South Australia,
  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 34.5, p. 355.

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    (updated 11 September 2011)