Avatha subumbra (Bethune-Baker, 1906)
(previously known as : Ophiusa subumbra)
 CATOCALINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species is greyish-brown, with a dark green submarginal band fading towards the base, and a dark spot in the middle of the costa, of each forewing. The hindwings are plain brown. The green colour fades to brown in museum specimens.

The species is found in Australia in:

  • Queensland.

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    (updated 3 October 2011)