Tiger Moth
Scientific Name: Amata nigriceps
Other Common Names:
Species documented in 1876 by Butler.
Description
The amata nigriceps has a wing span of about 30mm, an overall
colouring of black with transparent windows on both the fore and hind wings. The abdomen is
banded with black and yellow. Due to these black and yellow stripes, moths of this family with
similar appearance are often referred to as a Tiger Moth.
Reproduction/Lifecycle
Habitat
Diet
Miscellaneous
Previously known as Hydrusa nigriceps.
Found in:
QLD,
References/Bibliography:
Herbison-
Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella. 24 Dec 2006. Amata nigriceps, University of Technology
Sydney. Available from: <http://www-staff.it.uts.edu.au/~don/larvae/arct/nigric.html>
[Accessed 12th February 2007]
