Leucania yu Guenée, 1852
(one synonym : Mythimna costalis)
 HADENINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, LeapFrogOz, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species has pale brown forewings with a dark spot near the middle, and a dark line extending from the base to midwing. The hindwings are plain buff coloured.

The species occurs in :

  • Hong Kong,
  • Indonesia,
  • Taiwan,
    as well as in Australia in:
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 18 July 2010)