Amyna axis (Guenée, 1852)
(one synonym: Perigea octo Guenée, 1852)
 ACONTIINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Amyna axis
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

This caterpillar has been reported feeding on:

  • Amaranthus ( AMARANTHACEAE ),
  • Chenopodium ( CHENOPODIACEAE ),
  • Sida ( MALVACEAE ), and
  • Cardiospermum ( SAPINDACEAE ).

    The adult moth has rusty brown wings, with a number of thin sinuous pale lines across, and a variable white mark near the middle, of each forewing. The hindwings are plain brown. The moth has a wing span of about 2 cms.

    The species is found over the tropics, including

  • Guadeloupe,
  • Japan,
  • USA,
    and also in Australia in
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 22 June 2011)