The adult moths of this species have black forewings with a number of yellowish white spots of various sizes. The hindwings are dark brown, with a deep yellow patch. The abdomen is mainly black, with some orange bands.

(Specimen: courtesy of the Macleay Museum, University of Sydney)

The species is found in the Northern Territory and in Queensland.

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(Specimen: courtesy of the Macleay Museum, University of Sydney)

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 463.

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