Proteuxoa atra (Guenée, 1852)
(one synonym is : Mamestra lucifera Walker, 1865)
 AMPHIPYRINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

Proteuxoa atra
(Photo: courtesy of Laura Levens, Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria)

The adult moth of this species has dark brown patterned forewings. The wingspan is about 4 cms.

The species has been found in:

  • Tasmania,
  • Victoria, and
  • Australian Capital Territory.

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    (updated 4 August 2011)