Praxis marmarinopa Meyrick, 1897
( one synonym is : Praxis selecta Swinhoe, 1901)
 CATOCALINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moths of this species have a complex pattern of orange, black, and brown on the forewings. The hindwings are brown with pale submarginal bands, fading to pale brown at the base. The wingspan is about 3 cms.

The moths have been found in:

  • Queensland,
  • Australian Capital Territory, and
  • South Australia.

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    (updated 6 August 2011)