Megalorhipida leucodactyla (Spiderling Moth)


The adult moths have wings composed of separate feather-like segments. They are brown with black and white markings, and have a wingspan of about 2 cms.

Megalorhipida leucodactylus has a pale fawn abdomen with a very pale central line. It alsohas corkscrewing dark/white lines along the hind legs.

The moths have been found in the subtropics around the world, including:  Chile,  Nederlands, Papua,  U.S.A.,
 as well as in Australia in  Queensland,  New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory,  South Australia, and  Western Australia.

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