Agrotis innominata
Agrotis innominata is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in the coastal regions of New Zealand and is the only Agrotis species that is endemic to New Zealand.[1] It was described by George Hudson.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Agrotis |
| Species: | A. innominata |
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| Agrotis innominata Hudson, 1898 | |
The wingspan is 36–39 mm for males, and 28–31 mm for females. The moth flies from May to December.
The larvae feed on Ammophila arenaria, Acaena novae-zelandiae and Calystegia soldanella.[3]
References
- Patrick, B. H.; Green, K. J (1991). "Notes on Agrotis innominata Hudson (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)". New Zealand Entomologist. 14 (1): 32–36. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.493.1437. doi:10.1080/00779962.1991.9722610.
- Hudson, George Vernon (1898). New Zealand moths and butterflies (Macro-lepidoptera). London: West, Newman & Co. p. 31. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.7912 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- "Agrotis innominata Hudson, 1898 Herbivore Report". plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
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