Proteuxoa bistrigula (Walker, 1857)
(one synonym is : Ariathisa ophiosema Turner, 1911)
 AMPHIPYRINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

Proteuxoa bistrigula
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Canberra)

The adult moth of this species has dark brown patterned forewings each with a small white crescent near the middle. The wingspan is about 4 cms.

The species has been found in:

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

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    (updated 12 March 2011)