Pantydia capistrata

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
Binomial name
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

  1. Pantydia at funet
  2. taxapad.com
  3. 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.
  4. Australian Insects
  5. Pests of field crops and pastures: identification and control
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