Athetis tenuis (Butler, 1886)
(previously known as : Radinogoes tenuis)
 AMPHIPYRINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

Athetis tenuis
(Photo: courtesy of Brian Cartwright, Adelaide Hills)

The adult moth of this species has speckled pale brown forewings, each with a black or white spot near the middle. The hindwings are mainly white with brown veins. The wingspan is about 2.5 cms.

Athetis tenuis
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The species has been found in:

  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland,
  • Tasmania,
  • Victoria, and
  • South Australia.

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    (updated 25 March 2011)