General Description
Black moth with a white bar on the forewing and a white spot on the hind wing. The body is black with yellow at each segment. Males have feathery (bipectinate) antennae whilst the females have threadlike. It is medium sized with a wingspan of about 30 mm. Caterpillar is orange and black
Biology
The Magpie Moth feeds on nectar whilst the caterpillars feed on members of the plant genus Senecio, hence it is sometimes called the Senecio Moth.
Distribution
Southern Australia including Victoria.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Brief Id
Black moth with a white bar on the forewing and a white spot on the hind wing.
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Maximum Size
30 mm
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Habitats
Woodland, Mallee, DryForest, WetForest, Grassland, Urban, Alpine
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Diet
Herbivore
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Diet Categories
Nectar, Plants
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, DSE Advisory List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(White, 1841)
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Common Name
Magpie Moth
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Other Names
Senecio Moth
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Species Name
amica
