(one synonym : Cometura picrogramma Meyrick, 1886)
SPILOMELINI , PYRAUSTINAE , CRAMBIDAE
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 23 May 2008)
(Photo: courtesy of
Graeme Cocks, Townsville)
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 23 May 2008)
(Photo: courtesy of
Graeme Cocks, Townsville)
The caterpillars of this species have been found in the bases of tussocks of Rice.
The caterpillars pupated in a cocoon covered in frass in the same locations.
The adult moth of this species is pale brown, with two or three dark spots on each forewing. The moth has a wingspan of about 2 cms.
The species occurs in:
as well as
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 butterflies |
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 moths |
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