Epicyrtica metallica (T.P. Lucas, 1898)
 (previously known as: Bryophila metallica)
AMPHIPYRINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

Epicyrtica metallica
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Canberra)

The adult moth of this species has green forewings which have a bold pattern. The hindwings are brown, fading at the bases. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

The species has been found in:

  • New South Wales.

    Paul Zborowski and Ted Edwards,
    A Guide to Australian Moths, CSIRO Publishing, 2007, p. 17.

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    (updated 13 September 2010)