Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Hexapoda Order Lepidoptera Scientific name Acontia detrita | Phylum Arthropoda Class Insecta Family Noctuidae Rank Species | |
Similar Acontia crocata, Acontia, Acontiinae | ||
Acontia detrita is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in New South Wales and Queensland.
The wingspan is about 15 mm. Adults have brown wings. The basal half of each forewing is variable patchy pale brown and the marginal half is dark brown. The hindwings are brown, fading somewhat toward the bases.
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