The adult moths of this species are black, with a broad diagonal band across each forewing. This band is varied in colour: anywhere from white through yellow to orange. The hindwings have a white margin containing black dots. The abdomen is tipped with a tuft of orange hairs. The moths have a wingspan of about 4.5 cms.

underside
(Specimen: courtesy of the Macleay Museum, University of Sydney)

The species is found along the eastern side of Australia, from Queensland to Tasmania.

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 464.

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