Autoba rubra Hampson, 1902
(previously known as : Eublemma rubra)
 ACONTIINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

Autoba rubra
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species has pale brown wings. The forewings each have a large irregular dark blotch near the margin. The hindwings each have similar but much darker blotch. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

The species is found across south-east Asia, including:

  • Hong Kong,
  • India, and
  • Thailand, as well as
  • Queensland in Australia.

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    (updated 14 February 2010)