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Erebid Moth - Nyctemera luctuosa

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''Nyctemera luctuosa'' is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in Papua New Guinea, Australia and the Philippines. The habitat consists of mountainous areas.

The forewings are black with a broad irregular diagonal white band and a small white spot near the base. The hindwings are white with broad black margins. Adults are variable in both pattern and ground colour. This is a day-flying species.

The larvae feed on various plants, including ''Senecio scandens''.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 11, 2018. Captured Jun 7, 2018 21:29.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm