Chezala carphalea (Meyrick, 1884)
(one synonym : Philobota cosmia Turner, 1935)
OECOPHORINAE OECOPHORIDAE

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

(updated 4 September 2008)


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

These adult moths are dark brown with three cream bands across each forewing. The hindwings are plain brown, each with a broad hairy fringe. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.

The species has been found in:

  • Queensland.

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