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snouted tiger moth

Asota heliconia

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

Snouted tiger moths (Lepidoptera: Erebidae, Aganainae) are widely distributed. In Papua, two subspecies of Asota heliconia occur. This spotting is likely A. h. doryca (based on other observation records, see third-listed reference).

Habitat:

Large semi-urban yard/garden adjacent to a disturbed remnant patch of forest.

Reference Links:

Asota heliconia Linnaeus 1758, Asota heliconia, Papua Insects Foundation (Lepidoptera/Erebidae/Aganainae/Asota heliconia)

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PublishedJuly 27, 2011

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