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Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta
Species of moth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta is a moth of the family Noctuidae.[2] It is found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and south Western Australia.[3] It is also present in New Zealand where it was first recorded in 2007.[1]
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Taxonomy
This species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852 and named Amphipyra sanguinipuncta.[4]
Description
The wingspan is about 40 mm.[5] This species is distinctive as its forewings are covered with crimson spots and is unlikely to be confused with any other species in New Zealand.[1]
Distribution
This species is Australian but has been recorded in New Zealand since February 2007.[6] Since first being recorded in 2007, this species has become common in the North Island in grassland habitat and has recently been recorded at the top of the South Island.[1]
Behaviour
In New Zealand this species is on the wing from February to April.[1]
Host species
The larvae feed on various grasses.[1]
References
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