The adult moth has a white head, and dark brown forewings, each with a white markings, includig a broad white area at the base, and a white patch on the costa. At rest the brown scales on the thorax are erected like a crest, and the tornus of each forewing are held together curving upward.

(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda )

The species has been found in :

Australian Capital Territory.

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(updated 27 August 2011)