Madope auferens T.P.Lucas, 1898
(one synonym is : Antarchaea punctilinea Hampson, 1926)
 CATOCALINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The adult moths of this species are pale brown, with a number of darker spots on each wing. The forewings each have reddish tinge along the costa. The wingspan is about 3 cms.

The species has been found in

  • Western Australia,
  • Northern Territory,
  • Queensland, and
  • Australian Capital Territory.

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    (updated 5 August 2011)