The larvae are strikingly coloured and patterned, with a overly large head capsule. They feed on Allocasuarina species. The adult moths are quite plain, although the male is more strongly marked than the female.
Pernattia pusilla is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South Coast | New South Wales North Coast | Barwon South West | Greater Brisbane | Wide Bay
Synonyms
Pernattia expositaMaps
Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area Bungonia National Park City Renewal Authority Area Genoplesium plumosum target area Genoplesium vernale target area Goulburn Mulwaree Council Katarina's garden Mimosa Rocks National Park Mongarlowe River Namadgi National Park National Zoo and Aquarium Pine Island to Point Hut Tanja Lagoon Wallagoot LALC Wallum WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck.Places
Brunswick Heads, NSW Bulli, NSW Bungonia, NSW Florey, ACT Freshwater Creek, VIC Good Night, QLD Harrison, ACT Melba, ACT Mongarlowe, NSW Yarralumla, ACT