The male of this Lymantriid moth has a 2.5 cm wingspan. Its dark brown
forewing is marked with a black band, and the orange hindwing with a broad
black outer band. The female moth is wingless, 6 mm long, and is covered with thick short brown hairs.
Distribution: Australia (Southeastern mainland and Tasmania) and New Zealand
(North Island - Auckland City and Waitakere City)
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