Lichenaula maculosa (Turner, 1898)
(previously known as Polynesa maculosa)
XYLORYCTIDAE

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

Lichenaula maculosa
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The adult moths of this species have white wings with black spots. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.

The species is found in eastern Australia, including:

  • Queensland.
  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • Victoria, and
  • South Australia.

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    (updated 27 May 2011)