The larvae are thought to bore into the stems of rushes the adults are white
How to identify Tipanaea patulella?
What habitats does Tipanaea patulella live in?
Amoungst grasses and rushes in particular those in the genus of Juncus
What is the distribution of Tipanaea patulella?
Across Australia it can commonly be found from Queensland to Tasmania
How big does Tipanaea patulella grow?
It has a wings span of around 30mm
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