The adults of this species have forewings that are half orange and half red. Their hindwings are also pale orange with a red rear margin. Underneath they are brown with a broad dark margin.

underside
(Photo: courtesy of Nick Monaghan, Victoria)

The moths rest naturally in a flat triangular pose, with the head lifted high and the tail low, like a Concord aircraft about to take off. They have a wingspan of about 2 cms.

This species has been found in:

Victoria.

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(updated 29 March 2011)