Brevipecten captata (Butler, 1889)
(erroneously known as Brevipecten capitata)
CATOCALINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moths of this species are pale brown, with two white bordered dark patches on the costa of each forewing. The hindwings are plain pale brown. The wingspan is about 3 cms.


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The moths have been found in Queensland, and the type specimen is from India.

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(updated 25 March 2009)