Hypoperigea tonsa (Guenée, 1852)
 (previously known as: Perigea tonsa)
AMPHIPYRINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

Hypoperigea tonsa
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Canberra)

The adult moth of this species has brown forewings each with a subtle pattern. The hindwings are white shading to brown at the margins. The wingspan is about 2.5 cms.

The species has been found all over Australia, including:

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

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    (updated 18 April 2011)