Choreutis ophiosema (Lower, 1896)
(previously known as : Simaethis ophiosema)
CHOREUTIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

(updated 25 October 2008)


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The adults of this species have forewings and hindwings that have a complex pattern of orange and brown. The wingspan is about 1 cm.

The species is found in :

  • Japan, and
  • Taiwan,
    as well as:
  • Northern Territory, and
  • Queensland.

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