Salma ebenina (Turner, 1904)
(previously known as: Macalla ebenina)
 EPIPASCHIINAE ,   PYRALIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Ian McMillan, Imbil)

The caterpillars of this species live in a group in a shelter of leaves joined with silk. They feed on the foliage of:

  • Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ).

    The adult moth of this species has forewings that have a complex pattern of shades of brown, and have chequered fringes.

    This species is found inland, in:

  • Queensland.

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, Fig. 31.13, p. 348.

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    (updated 10 November 2008)