Agamopsyche
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Genus: | Agamopsyche Perkins, 1905
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Species: | A. threnodes
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Agamopsyche threnodes Perkins, 1905
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Agamopsyche is a genus of moths in the family Epipyropidae. It consists of only one species Agamopsyche threnodes, which is found in Queensland.[1]
The wingspan is 6–8 mm. The forewings are long and narrow, deep black or blackish fuscous, generally with a purplish reflection, and with some obscure and variable small whitish spots. The hindwings are black or blackish fuscous.[2]
Females are parthenogenetic and lay eggs on dead grass leaves. The first instar larvae must attempt to grasp a passing planthopper (superfamily Fulgoroidea) on which the larvae feed.
References[]
- ^ Australian Faunal Directory[permanent dead link]
- ^ Leaf-Hoppers and their Natural Enemies
Categories:
- Epipyropidae
- Zygaenoidea genera
- Monotypic moth genera
- Moths of Australia
- Zygaenoidea stubs