The adult moths of this species have brown patterned wings, with a brown eyespot on each forewing, and a white spot near the apex of each wing. The females also have a white stripe across each wing.

female
Illustration 8, Plate CCVII, Hampson 1903-1913,
(Courtesy of Joe Kunkel, University of Massachusetts)

The moths are thought to be significant pollinator of native trees.

male
Illustration 7, Plate CCVII, Hampson 1903-1913,
(Courtesy of Joe Kunkel, University of Massachusetts)

The species occurs in New Guinea and Queensland.

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 45.9, pp. 71, 455.

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