Urocoma marginalis (Walker, 1855)
(one synonym : Trichetra marginalis)
LYMANTRIIDAE

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

(updated 23 August 2004)

The Caterpillars of this species feed nocturnally on Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ).


(Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

The adult moth has a dark brown body, and brown wings. The wings have an irregular band of white along the edges. The wingspan is about 4 cms.

It is found over the southern half of Australia, including Tasmania.


Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common, Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 429.


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