Australian Magpie Moth

Nyctemera amicus

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The adult moth is black except for a broad fragmented white band across each forewing, and a large white patch on each hindwing. The body has alternate black and yellow bands.

Size

The adult moth has a wingspan of about 40mm

Habitat

The caterpillar feeds on garden plants and weeds in ASTERACEAE family with the adults often seen flying during the day

Distribution

This species can be found across most of Australia including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Australian Magpie Moth
Scientific name: Nyctemera amicus (White, 1841)
Family: Erebidae
Category: Bug Life › Butterflies & Moths
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Senecio moth

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