Australian magpie moth

Nyctemera amicus · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Erebidae

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Australian magpie moth
Photo: Donald Hobern, CC BY

The Australian magpie moth (Nyctemera amicus) belongs to the family Erebidae. It occurs in South-east Asia, Oceania, most of Australia and also in New Zealand. Its larvae feed on several Senecio species such as S. linearifolius and S. cruentus.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

The moth lives in South-east Asian, Oceanian and Australian habitats, and it is also found in New Zealand.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

Its range includes South-east Asia, Oceania, most of Australia and New Zealand.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Australian magpie moth photo 2
Photo: iNaturalist user, CC0
Australian magpie moth photo 3
Photo: ROY, CC BY
Australian magpie moth photo 4
Photo: iNaturalist user, CC0
Australian magpie moth photo 5
Photo: Barbara Read, CC BY

Questions people ask

What plants do the caterpillars eat?

The larvae feed on several Senecio species such as S. linearifolius and S. cruentus.

Source: Wikipedia

Where is the Australian magpie moth found?

It occurs in South-east Asia, Oceania, most of Australia and also in New Zealand.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Erebidae)

Spongy MothSpongy MothLymantria disparDamages trees, gardens or cropsFall Webworm MothFall Webworm MothHyphantria cuneaDamages trees, gardens or cropsBrown-tail MothBrown-tail MothEuproctis chrysorrhoeaCan irritate skinIsabella Tiger MothIsabella Tiger MothPyrrharctia isabellaVirginian Tiger MothVirginian Tiger MothSpilosoma virginicaCan irritate skinSalt Marsh MothSalt Marsh MothEstigmene acrea

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyctemera_amicus

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