Proteuxoa testaceicollis
Scientific NameProteuxoa testaceicollis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, tan
HabitatDry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, heathlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodAutumn to winter (March to August)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically subterranean or feed nocturnally on various grasses.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark forewings with complex patterns, the pale triangular spot near the tornus, and the contrasting reddish-brown collar on the thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown to blackish forewings featuring intricate darker patterns, a distinct pale triangular spot near the tornus, and a prominent reddish-brown collar on the thorax.
