Orphanostigma angustale Hampson, 1893
(one synonym : Syngamia xanthalis Hampson, 1898)
 SPILOMELINI   ,     PYRAUSTINAE   ,     CRAMBIDAE

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

Orphanostigma angustale
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moths of this species have forewings that are dark brown each with two large pale spots. The hindwings are pale brown, each with a dark brown area at the apex.

The species occurs in Australia in:

  • Queensland.

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    (updated 19 March 2012)