These caterpillars live under the bark of rotting logs. They feed on the bark or wood.

The adult moth of this species has brown patterned forewings. The hindwings are plain dark brown. It has a wingspan of about 2 cms.

The species is found in eastern Australia, including:

Victoria.

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Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, Fig. 19.12, p. 185.

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