Casbia farinalis (Rosenstock, 1885)
(one synonym is: Xenosina detrita Warren, 1900)
CABERINIENNOMINAEGEOMETRIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
and
Catherine J. Young & Stella Crossley

(updated 17 May 2005)


early instar
(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The Caterpillars of this species are initially white with dark brown dots and a pale brown head. Later the body becomes pale green with yellow between the segments.


later instar
(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The adult moth is brown with each wing having an indistinct dark band.


(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

Sometimes, specimens have a rusty brown trident marking near the margin of each wing. The forewings have hooked wingtips. At rest the wings are held flat.


(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The eggs are egg-shaped, smooth, and buff coloured. They are laid singly.


eggs, magnfied
(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The species may be found in Tasmania.

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