Euchaetis rhizobola (A Concealer moth (Wingia group))

This Caterpillar is green with white intersegmental rings. It lives in a tubular silk shelter that it spins in a curled leaf of its food plant. The caterpillar feeds on various species of  Gum Trees ( MYRTACEAE ).  The caterpillar grows to a length of about 3 cms.  The adult moth has rusty brown forewings with a metallic silver pattern consisting of curved arcs along the costa and a subterminal dotted line. The hindwings are silky white. Each wing has a hairy fringe. The moths have a wingspan of about 3 cms.

Regional distribution

Euchaetis rhizobola is listed in the following regions: