Hylaeora caustopis

Hylaeora caustopis is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is known from the southern half of mainland Australia.

Hylaeora caustopis
Scientific classification
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Genus:
Hylaeora
Species:
H. caustopis
Binomial name
Hylaeora caustopis
Tepper, 1890[1]
Synonyms
  • Hyleora lacerta H. Druce, 1901

The wingspan is about 90 mm for males and 100 mm for females. Adults have dark brown forewings, each with a white stripe extending from the base. The hindwings are pale brown with dark edges. The body is orange.[2]

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