Callionyma sarcodes Walker, 1883
 GALLERIINAE ,   PYRALIDAE

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

Callionyma sarcodes

The Caterpillars of this species are often found under the bark of :

  • various species of Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ).

    The adults are a rather boring pinkish brown. The moths have a wing span of about 2 cms.

    The species may be found in the southern half of Australia, including

  • Tasmania,
  • Western Australia, and
  • Australian Capital Territory.

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 53.8, p. 348.

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    (updated 22 June 2010)