Anthela allocota Turner, 1921
ANTHELINAE , ANTHELIDAE

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

(updated 24 February 2009)

Anthela allocota
female
(Picture: copyright Peter Marriott)

The adult moth of this species is basically pale brown, with a dark jagged line across each wing. The moths have two pale spots outlined in dark brown on each forewing. The wingspan is about 6 cms.

The species has only been found in:

  • Victoria.


    Further reading:

    Peter Marriott,
    Moths of Victoria: Vol 1: Bombycoidea,
    Entomological Society of Victoria, 2008, pp. 22-23.


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