Amata trigonophora
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Amata trigonophora is a butterfly from the subfamily of the bear moth (Arctiinae)foundin Australia .
features
butterfly
The wingspan of Amata trigonophora is about 30 millimeters. The wings are black and have bright yellow spots on the fore and hind wing tops. The black abdomen is curled yellow from the thorax to the end. In terms of their overall appearance, the adults resemble the real wasps (Vespinae), which is to be understood as mimicry . This is a "protective mimicry", whereby potential predators are to be deterred by imitating the defensive role models. In both sexes the antennae are black to the tip. The proboscis is well developed.
Similar species
In terms of drawings, the Amata aperta , Amata humeralis and Amata nigriceps , which also occur in Australia, are very similar . In cases of doubt, specialists should be consulted when determining. The markings on the upper sides of the wings in Amata huebneri tends to be paler in color. The antennae are white at the tip. With a wingspan of 22 to 24 millimeters, the species is also significantly smaller than Amata trigonophora .
Occurrence
Amata trigonophora occurs in eastern Australia. The main habitat are coastal, tropical rainforests.
Way of life
The moths fly from September to February. They visit flowers to take in nectar. The caterpillars feed on fallen leaves.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Markku Savela: distribution. In: Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved March 16, 2019 .
- ^ A b Bill Peel: Rainforest Restauration Manual for South-Eastern Australia , CSIRO Publishing, 2010, ISBN 978-0643094710 , p. 306
- ↑ inaturalist.org flight time and photos
Web links
- lepidoptera.butterflyhouse - information on species