Pantydia capistrata T.P.Lucas, 1894
CATOCALINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

(updated 24 September 2008)


(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species is fawn with an orange line parallel to the margin of each forewing, and a broad dark edge to each hindwing. The moth also appears to have a black collar around the head. The male moth is unusual in having a swelling on each antenna about a quarter of the way along. The wingspan is about 4 cms.

The species may be found in :

  • Fiji,
  • New Guinea,
  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.

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