Thrincophora lignigerana (Walker, 1863)
(one synonym is : Acropolitis tetrica, Turner, 1916)
 TORTRICINAE ,   TORTRICIDAE

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

Thrincophora lignigerana
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

This caterpillar was found feeding on:

  • Spotted Gum ( Corymba maculata, MYRTACEAE )

    The adult moth of this species has forewings that are pale brown, each with an irregular dark brown mark in the middle of each forewing. The hindwings are a uniform pale brown. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

    The species has been found in :

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

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    (updated 6 June 2010)