General Description

The forewings are narrow and orange coloured with long dark stripes and a dark fringe. The hindwings may be dark or have an orange base depending on the species. Each antenna has a thick fringe that tapers, with the end third being threadlike. Length from head to tail 1.5 cm. Wingspan approximately 2 cm.

Biology

Adults commonly feed at the same flowers as a very similar-looking lycid beetle that is apparently distasteful to birds. Mimicing the beetles may help the moths to avoid being eaten.

Distribution

Eastern Australia from southern Queensland to Victoria.

Habitat

Coastal heathlands.

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