Dysallacta negatalis (Walker, 1859)
(one synonym : Botys monesusalis Walker, 1859)
 SPILOMELINI   ,     PYRAUSTINAE   ,     CRAMBIDAE

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

(updated 28 August 2009)

Dysallacta negatalis
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

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This adult moth is white with several ragged pale brown submarginal bands outlined in dark brown. The hindwings are white with brown veis and brown margins. Its wingspan is about 2 cms.

The species is found south-east Asia, including:

  • Hong Kong, and
  • Japan,
    and in eastern Australia, including:
  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.

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