Acroceuthes metaxanthana (Walker, 1863)
(one synonym is : Carpocapsa trajectana, Walker, 1864)
 TORTRICINAE ,   TORTRICIDAE

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

Acroceuthes metaxanthana
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

This caterpillar was found feeding on:

  • Cranesbill ( Geranium species, GERANIACEAE )

    The adult moth of this species has wings that are pale brown, with a broad dark brown arc centred on the tornus of each forewing. The wingspan is about 1 cm.

    The species has been found in :

  • Australian Capital Territory, and
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 4 June 2010)