Proteuxoa flexirena (Walker, 1865)
(one synonym : Orthosia quadriplana T.P. Lucas, 1895)
AMPHIPYRINAENOCTUIDAE

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

(updated 28 May 2009)

Proteuxoa flexirena
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

The adult moth of this species has light and dark brown patterned forewings, each with a dark comma mark, and pale brown hindwings. The wingspan is about 4 cms.

Proteuxoa flexirena
(Specimen: courtesy of the Macleay Museum, University of Sydney)

The species has been found in:

  • Australian Capital Territory,
  • Queensland and
  • Tasmania.

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