They feed on twiglets that they break off and attach to the entrance of their tunnels.

(Specimen: courtesy of the Macleay Museum, University of Sydney)

The adult moths are grey with a subtle pattern of markings on the forewings. They have a wingspan of 5.5 cms.

egg masses

The eggs are pale green and spheroidal, and are laid in irregular piles.

This species is found all along the eastern seaboard of Australia, from Cape York to Melbourne.

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common, Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 230.

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