• Source: Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta

Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and south Western Australia. It is also present in New Zealand where it was first recorded in 2007.




Taxonomy


This species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852 and named Amphipyra sanguinipuncta.




Description


The wingspan is about 40 mm. 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.




Distribution



This species is Australian but has been recorded in New Zealand since February 2007. 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.




Behaviour


In New Zealand this species is on the wing from February to April.




Host species


The larvae feed on various grasses.




References



Media related to Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta at Wikispecies

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta
• Proteuxoa
• List of Lepidoptera of New Zealand
• List of moths of Australia (Noctuidae)