These caterpillars have been found pupating on a tree trunk in a cocoon covered in bits of bark and debris.

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

The adult moths of this species have dark brown forewings with a subtle pattern, and white hindwings with broad black margins and dark basal areas. The black margins of the hindwings sometimes contain white patches. The wingspan is about 5 cms.

Cocos Islands 1982

This species occurs around the world in the tropics, including:

Queensland.

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Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 45.8, p. 451.

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