Like most members of the subfamily NYMPHULINAE, these Caterpillers are probably aquatic, feeding on water weeds.

(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The wings of the adult of this species have a striking pattern of brown and white. The moth has a wingspan of about 2 cms.

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

The species is widespread in north and eastern Australia, having been found in:

Victoria.

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(updated 26 February 2011)