Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 14 May 2008)
This Caterpillar is carnivorous. It feeds on various species of Scale Insect ( COCCOIDEA ) such as :
It lives in a silk tube on a leaf amongst the prey.
It pupates in its silk shelter.
The adult moth has pale forewings with a number of bold black markings. The hindwings are white. The moth has a wingspan of about 2 cms. It has a peculiar resting posture, with the back legs stuck up in the air.
The species is found in the eastern half of Australia, including Tasmania.
Further reading :
Ian F.B. Common, Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 226.
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