Edosa purella (Walker, 1863)
(previously known as : Incurvaria purella)
 PERISSOMASTICINAE ,   TINEIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The adult moth of this species has yellow forewings, each with a dark brown base and a broad dark brown margin. The head has a tuft of yellow hair. The moth has a wingspan of about 2 cms.

The species is found in :

  • Queensland.

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    (updated 1 September 2008)