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Tiger Moth

Amata huebneri

Photo by Dirga SP
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Field Notes

Description:

Adults are black with yellow bands across the abdomen, and transparent windows in the wings. It is a wasp mimic.

Habitat:

The larvae feed on Oryza sativa. It is found from the Indo Australian Tropics to northern Australia.

Reference Links:

Amata huebneri - Wikiwand

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