Meyrickella torquesauria (T.P.Lucas, 1892)
(erroneously: Prionophora torquesaria)
HYPENINAE, NOCTUIDAE

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

(updated 24 August 2004)


These Caterpillars have been found on :

  • Bribie Island Pine ( Callitris columellaris, CUPRESSACEAE ).

    The forewings of the adults are rusty brown with striking white markings. The hindwings are fawn with broad dark margins. The moths have a wingspan of about 2 cms.

    They are inhabitants of Queensland and New South Wales.


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common, Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 448.


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