Pantydia capistrata
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
| Family: | Erebidae |
| Tribe: | Euclidiini |
| Genus: | Pantydia |
| Species: | P. capistrata |
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| Pantydia capistrata Lucas, 1894[1][2] | |
Pantydia capistrata is a moth of the Erebidae family.[3] It is found in Fiji, New Guinea and Australia, including New South Wales and Queensland.[4]
Description
The wingspan is about 40 mm. Adults are fawn. There is an orange line running parallel to the margin of each forewing. The hindwings have a broad dark edge. Males have a swelling on each antenna.
The larvae feed on the leaves of soy beans. They are brown with a darker strip down the middle of the back and two transverse black bands. They reach a length of 35–40 mm.[5]
References
- ↑ Pantydia at funet
- ↑ taxapad.com
- ↑ Gregg, P. C.; Fitt, G. P.; Coombs, M.; Henderson, G. S. (2009). "Migrating moths (Lepidoptera) collected in tower-mounted light traps in northern New South Wales, Australia: species composition and seasonal abundance". Bulletin of Entomological Research. 83 (04): 563. doi:10.1017/S0007485300039997. ISSN 0007-4853.
- ↑ Australian Insects
- ↑ Pests of field crops and pastures: identification and control
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