The adult moths of this species are dark brown, with a large white question mark and some white spots on each forewing. The forewings each have a row of golden spots along the margin, and the hindwings each have a plain white margin. The moths have a wingspan of about 3 cms.

underside
(Specimen: courtesy of the Macleay Museum, University of Sydney)

The species is found across the southern half of Australia.

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 463.

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