Grammodes justa Walker, 1858
(synonym : Prodotis caeca)
CATOCALINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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


(Photo : courtesy of Philippe Reboul, Brisbane)

The adult moths of this species are dark brown with two parallel white lines across each forewing, and one across each hindwing. The moths have a wingspan of about 4 cms. The moths often settle with the head pointing downwards.


They are found over the northern half of Australia, including

  • Northern Territory,
  • Queensland, and
  • New South Wales.


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 47.7, p. 453.


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    (updated 5 August 2011)