Theretra turneri (T.P.Lucas, 1891)
(one synonym: Panacra mira)
MACROGLOSSINAE ,   SPHINGIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moths of this species have light brown fore wings with a number of dark brown markings. They have plain brown hind wings, and have a wingspan of about 6 cms.


(Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

The species occurs in Queensland.

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(updated 11 October 2008)