Orthoptila abruptella (Walker, 1864)
(one synonym: Gelechia triforella Zeller, 1877)
 CHELARIINAE ,   GELECHIIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Orthoptila abruptella
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The adult moths of this species have brown forewings each with two large white patches. At rest, a tuft of scales is erected behind the thorax.

The species has been found in

  • South Australia,
  • Australian Capital Territory, and
  • Tasmania.

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    (updated 22 March 2011)