The cocoon of this species is dark brown and is hung from a suitable stem. It is composed of leaves cut and joined with silk, and has a length of about 3.5 cms.

The adult moth has plain dark brown forewings, and plain pale yellow hindwings. Its wingspan is about 2 cms.

(Photo: copyright Peter Marriott)

has been found from Brisbane to Melbourne.

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