Philobota lysizona

A concealer moth

The forewings of Philobota lysizona and Eusemocosma pruinosa  have complex dark markings on a white background.  There are differences  between the species , but they can be difficult to see, especially if the moth is a little worn.

A simple distinction is the thorax colour.  The E. pruinosa thorax is fully white, although closed wing specimens  show a few black scales crossing the body just behind  the thorax.  The P. lysizona thorax is white with a prominent black band across it.

Both species have yellow heads.  In P. lysizona it is more prominent, but it fades with wear, and over time in set specimens.  E. pruinosa has a more subtle yellow head which fades even more.

E. pruinosa is the smaller species with narrower forewings and more pointed hindwings.

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Species information

• Philobota lysizona Scientific name
• A concealer moth Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Local Native
• Non-Invasive
• 0m to 1452.59m Recorded at altitude
• External link More information

Location information

• Maps

  Aranda Bushland Black Mountain Bullen Range Gibraltar Pines Mount Ainslie Namadgi National Park Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Rob Roy Range Sherwood Forest Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Wanniassa Hill

• Points of interest

  Point 5204

• Places

  Acton, ACT Ainslie, ACT Aranda, ACT Boro, NSW Conder, ACT Coree, ACT Dunlop, ACT Fadden, ACT Jerrabomberra, NSW Melba, ACT Molonglo Valley, ACT Mount Clear, ACT O'Connor, ACT Paddys River, ACT Rendezvous Creek, ACT Stromlo, ACT Wamboin, NSW

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