The adult moth of this species is dark brown, with a broad white stripe on each forewing, and a white patch at the base of each hindwing. The abdomen is yellow with narrow black bands, and has a white dorsal patch near the thorax. The moths have a wingspan of about 3 cms.

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

This species has been found in:

Queensland.

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

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(updated 21 February 2010)