CASTNIIDAE
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 3 February 2005)
mating pair: female on the right
(Photo: courtesy of
Dave Britton, University of New England)
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 3 February 2005)
mating pair: female on the right
(Photo: courtesy of
Dave Britton, University of New England)
This species is the subject of continuing study, as very little is known about it. The Caterpillars spend most of their time underground, feeding on grass roots.
The adults have brown forewings, and bright yellow hindwings. The specimens pictured here were found in Armidale, New South Wales.
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