Onebala hibisci (Stainton, 1859)
(one synonym: Helcystogramma obseratella Zeller, 1877)
DICHOMERIDINAE, GELECHIIDAE

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

(updated 21 March 2008)


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

These caterpillars feed on the leaves of :

  • Australian Native Rosella ( Hibiscus heterophyllus, MALVACEAE ).

    The adult moths have pale brown forewings each with a bold dark brown pattern. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.

    The species is found in

  • Queensland, and
  • the Northern Territory.


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 259.


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