(previously known as Clerarcha procellosa) XYLORYCTIDAE, GELECHIOIDEA | (donherbisonevans@yahoo.com) and Stella Crossley |
(Photo: courtesy of
Peter Hendry,
Sheldon, Queensland)
The adult moths of this species have patchy brown forewings each with a variety of white markings including one or more white partial streaks, a ragged white submarginal arc, and a white line along the costa. The hindwings are pale brown fading towards the bases. The wingspan is about 2.5 cms.
The species is found in :
Further reading :
Ian McMillan,
Zauclophora,
Xyloryctine Moths of Australia,
Blog, Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
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(written 31 January 2024)