Chelepteryx chalepteryx (White-stemmed Wattle Moth)

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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.

Chelepteryx chalepteryx is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | South Coast | Hunter Region

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Chelepteryx chalepteryx (White-stemmed Wattle Moth) at Cobark, NSW - 24 Apr 2025 by Catherinecraig

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Chelepteryx chalepteryx (White-stemmed Wattle Moth) at Cobark, NSW - 24 Apr 2025 by Catherinecraig

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Species information

Chelepteryx chalepteryx Scientific name
White-stemmed Wattle Moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 727m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Darala cupreotincta

Location information

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Cobark, NSW

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