Avitta discipuncta (R.Felder & Rogenhofer, 1874)
(previously known as : Sympis discipuncta)
 CATOCALINAE  ,   NOCTUIDAE

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

Avitta discipuncta
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moth of this species has rounded wings with a subtle pattern of dark grey, with a blue sheen in live specimens, which fades to brown when dead.

The species has been found in

  • Indonesia,
    and also in
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 14 March 2010)