Caenognosis incisa Walsingham 1900
(one synonym is : Epirrhoeca neoris Meyrick, 1911)
 CHLIDANOTINI ,   CHLIDANOTINAE ,   TORTRICIDAE

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

Caenognosis incisa
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species has forewings that are white, with brown markings near the apex and the basal half on the inner margin of each forewing. The hindwings are plain pale brown. The legs and labial palps are white and very furry.

The species occurs in:

  • Christmas Island,
  • Philippines,
    and on the Australian mainland in:
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 26 March 2012)