The Caterpillar was introduced deliberately in 1914 into Australia to try to control this weed.

(Specimen: courtesy of the Australian Museum)

The adult moth is brown with light and dark patches on the forewings, and a fringe of hairs along the back of each hindwing. The moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 cms.

It is a native to Mexico, but was introduced into Hawaii to try to control the Lantana there. The species is now also well established in

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 28.5, pp. 72, 280.

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(updated 12 September 2009)