Persicoptera compsopa (Meyrick, 1887)
(previously known as : Endotricha compsopa)
 PYRALINAE   ,   PYRALIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The adult moths of this species have wings that are brown, each crossed by two white bars. The moths have a wingspan of about 2 cms.

The species has been found in Australia in :

  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • Northern Territory, and
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 26 June 2010)