Amata humeralis

Amata humeralis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Tribe: Arctiini
Subtribe: Ctenuchina
Genus: Amata
Species: A. humeralis
Binomial name
Amata humeralis
(Butler, 1876)
Synonyms
  • Hydrusa humeralis Butler, 1876

Amata humeralis is a species of moth of the family Erebidae[1] It is found in Australia.,[2] where it has been recorded from Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The wings are black with yellow spots. There are black and yellow bands on the abdomen.[3]

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