Hypena conscitalis is a moth of the family Erebidae first described by Francis Walker in 1866.[1] It is found throughout Africa, from Senegal to South Africa,[2] in South and South-East Asia as well as in Australia[3] and on some Pacific and Indian Ocean islands (Sri Lanka).[2]
Its wingspan is about 20–25 mm. Forewings much broader. The outer margin less oblique. Raised tufts are slight. Forewings have a grey fascia on costal area. There is a black speck found at end of cell. The oblique line further from the base, which is slightly curved and with a grey line beyond it more prominent and curved.[4]
They larvae feed on Desmodium intortum (Fabaceae).[5]
. George Hampson . 1895 . The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume III . Taylor and Francis . Biodiversity Heritage Library.