Fraus polyspila explained

Fraus polyspila is a moth of the family Hepialidae. It is endemic to New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia.^[1]

Adults are on wing in May.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Ehrharta species. They create tunnels of about 20 cm deep.^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/online-resources/fauna/afd/taxa/Fraus_polyspila Australian Faunal Directory
2. https://books.google.com/books?id=N10sAEHunWEC&pg=PA408 Pests of field crops and pastures: identification and control