Hednota pedionoma (Meyrick, 1885)
(one synonym : Metasia bilunalis Hampson, 1913)
CRAMBINAE  ,   CRAMBIDAE

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

(updated 4 February 2008)

This Caterpillar is a pest on :

  • various Cereals ( POACEAE ).

    The adult moths a have a brown and white pattern. They are inclined to hold their long labial palps straight out in front of the head, looking like a birds beak. Their wingspan is about 2 cms.

    The species is found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, pp. 66, 351.


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