Palaeosia bicosta (Two-ribbed Footman)
The forewings are grey-brown with a red or yellow edged cream line along the costa.The hind wings are orange. The head is orange, and the thorax brown. The moth has the natural stiff posture which is characteristic of many LITHOSIINAE, or "Footmen". The adults have a wingspan up to 3 cms.
Palaeosia bicosta is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Albury, Wodonga | South Coast | Barwon South West
Species information
- Palaeosia bicosta Scientific name
- Two-ribbed Footman Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 795m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
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