Mataeomera mesotaenia (T.P. Lucas, 1895)
(previously known as : Catoblemma mesotaenia)
 ACONTIINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Mataeomera mesotaenia
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The adult moth of this species has fawn wings, with a submarginal arc of dark spots, and broad bands of various shades across each wing.

The species has been found in

  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • New South Wales,
  • Queensland,
  • Tasmania,
  • Victoria, and
  • South Australia.

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    (updated 8 February 2010)