Thrincophora signigerana (Walker, 1863)
(previously known as : Tortrix signigerana)
 TORTRICINAE ,   TORTRICIDAE

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

Thrincophora signigerana
(Photo: courtesy of Jenny Holmes, Great Western, Victora)

The caterpillars of this species have been found feeding in the seedpods of :

  • Mountain Hickory Wattle ( Acacia obliquinervia, MIMOSACEAE ).

    The adult moth of has forewings that are grey-brown with a complex pattern. The hindwings are plain pale brown, shading darker towards the margins. The wingspan is about 3 cms.

    The species has been found in :

  • South Australia,
  • Victoria, and
  • Tasmania.

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    (updated 13 March 2011)