Chelepteryx chalepteryx (White-stemmed Wattle Moth)


The adult moth is large, with a wingspan up to 10 cms. It is brown with darker markings, and a pair of small spots on each forewing. The hindwings are red toward the base, and have a black submarginal castellated marking. The sexes are similar, except that the male has stronger markings than the female, and the antennae are feathery.


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Female
Underside
Male

Regional distribution

Chelepteryx chalepteryx is listed in the following regions:

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