General Description
Body and wings a soft grey colour with a slash of white running along the leading edge of the forewings. There are a number of similar species, most larger; lacking the white section. Females have threadlike antennae. Males have antennae that are feathery for the first two thirds, becoming threadlike to the tip. Wingspan of males 4-4.5 cm; of females 7-8 cm.
Biology
This moth is only known to occur in eastern Victoria. Little is known about the species though caterpillars are presumed to bore into trees.
Distribution
Forested areas of eastern Victoria.
Habitat
Woodland and forests. Details of this moth's habitat are not yet fully known.
More Information
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Brief Id
A medium-sized grey and white moth. The caterpillars bore into wood.
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Maximum Size
8 cm
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Diet
Herbivore
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Commercial
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Flight Start
November
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Flight End
January
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Scientific Author
Lucas, 1898
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Common Name
Goat Moth
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Species Name
secta
