Anisoneura aluco (Fabricius, 1775)
(one synonym : Anisoneura hypocyana Guenée, 1852)
 CATOCALINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of John Moore)

The wings of the adult moths of this species have a complex brown pattern. The margins of fore and hind wings appear serrated. The undersides have a series of scalloped light and dark subterminal bands on each wing. The wingspan is up to about 14 cms.

The species occurs across south-east Asia, including:

  • Hong Kong,
  • India,
  • Taiwan,
  • Thailand,
    as well as in Australia in
  • Northern Territory.

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    (created 29 January 2010, updated 12 December 2011)