The Caterpillars of this species are brown with raised edges to the body segments, resembling the scale-like leaves of their foodplant.

(Photo: copyright Catherine J. Young)

pupa
(Photo: copyright Catherine J. Young)

The adult moths have forewings that are dark brown with red and white markings.

(Photo: copyright Catherine J. Young)

The eggs are laid singly. They are finely dimpled, oval and orange.

eggs, magnified
(Photo: copyright Catherine J. Young)

The species occurs in Tasmania.

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 364.

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