Anthela deficiens (Walker, 1865)
(previously known as Dreata deficiens)
ANTHELINAE ,   ANTHELIDAE

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

Anthela deficiens
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species is basically pale brown, and has a number of irregular dark brown spots, a submarginal arc of dark dots, and a narrow curved line across each wing.

The species has so far only been found in:

  • Queensland.

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    (updated 13 April 2011)