Callionyma sarcodes

Callionyma sarcodes Walker, 1883
GALLERIINAE , PYRALIDAE

(updated 11 September 2008)

The Caterpillars of this species are often found under the bark of :

various species of Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ).

The adults are a rather boring pinkish brown. The moths have a wing span of about 2 cms.

The species may be found in the southern half of Australia, including Tasmania.

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 348.

Australian
Australian Butterflies

Australian
Australian Moths