Dysgonia senex (Walker, 1858)
(one synonym : Ophiusa acutissima Bethune-Baker, 1906)
 CATOCALINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, LeapFrogOz, Kuranda)

The adult moths of this species have broad curving patterns of light and dark brown patches on the forewings, and suffused light and dark areas on the hindwings. The wingspan is about 7 cms.


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

They are found in Queensland.

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(updated 10 March 2010)