Medaniaria adiacritis (Turner, 1904)
(previously known as : Phycita adiacritis)
 PHYCITINAE   ,   PYRALIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The adult moths of this species have forewings that are grey or brown with various dark lines and splotches on them. The hindwings are off-white, with narrow dark marginsa The moths have a wingspan of about 2 cms.

The species has been found in Australia in :

  • Queensland.

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    (updated 9 December 2009)