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]

Agrotis innominata
Female
Male
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Agrotis
Species:
A. innominata
Binomial name
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. "Agrotis innominata Hudson, 1898 Herbivore Report". plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz. Retrieved 30 July 2019.


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