Hestiochora tricolor (Walker, 1854)
(previously known as : Procris tricolor)
ZYGAENIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Peter Cunningham ( mailto:lingus@iaa.com.au )

(updated 25 February 2004)


The Caterpillar of this species feeds on various species of MYRTACEAE including :

  • Turpentine ( Syncarpia glomulifera ), and
  • various Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus ).

    The adult moth is rather wasp-like, having a black body with white bands, and a red collar around its head. The wings are black but lose the scales readily to become partly transparent. The moth has a wingspan of about 2 cms.


    underside

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

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common, Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, pp. 297-298.

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