Ardozyga mesochra (Loer, 1894)
(previously known as: Gelechia mesochra)
 CHELARIINAE ,   GELECHIIDAE

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

Ardozyga mesochra
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The adult moths have dark brown forewings, with a broad white subterminal band. The hindwings are white with dark veins. The head and thorax are white. The wingspan is about 1 cm.

The species has been found in

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

    previous
    back
    caterpillar
    Australian
    Australian Butterflies
    butterflies
    Australian
    home
    caterpillars
    Australian
    Australian Moths
    moths
    next
    next
    caterpillar

    (updated 22 March 2011)