Conogethes semifascialis (Walker, 1866)
(previously known as Astura nigralis)
SPILOMELINI   ,     PYRAUSTINAE   ,     CRAMBIDAE

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

Conogethes semifascialis
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moths of this species are yellow with brown spots, and a large irregular brown patch in the middle of each forewing.

The species occurs in :

  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 355.


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    (updated 17 March 2012)