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Noctuid Moth - Hypoperigea moth

Hypoperigea tonsa

Description:

This small noctuid moth had a wing span of about 25 mm. Wings were a mix of brown and moss green, with two distinct brown patterns on each fore wing. A low profile tuft of setae was seen on the thorax. Labial palps appeared short, feathery and reflexed (pic2).

Habitat:

Spotted in a nature reserve

Notes:

It's a pity I did not get to see the hind wings, supposed to be white with brown margins. family: Noctuidae Subfamily: Amphipyrinae
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Leuba Ridgway
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Leuba Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Oct 1, 2014
Submitted on Oct 1, 2014

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