Aglaosoma variegata
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Aglaosoma variegata, the patterned notodontid, is a species of moth of the family Notodontidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is known from the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.
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Adults have forewings with a striking pattern of cream and dark brown. The hindwings are cream with brown spots along the margin.[2]
The larvae feed on various plants, including Acacia longifolia and Banksia ericifolia.
References
[edit]- ^ Australian Faunal Directory
- ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (12 February 2019). "Aglaosoma variegata (Walker, 1855) Patterned Notodontid". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 31 July 2019.