Psilosticha absorpta (Walker, 1860)
(previously known as : Tephrosia absorpta)
 BOARMIINI ,   ENNOMINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

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

Psilosticha absorpta
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The adult moths have grey wings with a complex wavy pattern. The wings have scalloped pattern on the margins. The moths normally rest with wings flat with all four wings exposed.

The species occurs in south-east Australia, including:

  • Australian Capital Territory, and
  • Tasmania.

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    (updated 7 May 2010)