Trictena atripalpis

Trictena atripalpis, also known as bardee grub, rain moth or waikerie is a moth of the family Hepialidae. The rain moth is found right across southern Australia in woodland areas alongside creeks and gullies. The caterpillar is used extensively by fishermen as bait.

About Trictena atripalpis in brief

Summary Trictena atripalpisTrictena atripalpis, also known as bardee grub, rain moth or waikerie is a moth of the family Hepialidae. The rain moth is found right across southern Australia in woodland areas alongside creeks and gullies. The caterpillar is used extensively by fishermen as bait.