Phytometra laevis (Swinhoe, 1901)
(previously known as : Rhesala laevis)
 CATOCALINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

Phytometra laevis
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species is very pretty. It is yellow, with a pink costa and margin to each forewing. The hindwings are plain pale brown. The head is pink with black eyes. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

Phytometra laevis
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The moths have been found in:

  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 25 June 2011)