Moths of the Andes - Amaxia juvensis

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Amaxia juvenis

Family - ARCTIIDAE

subfamily - ARCTIINAE

Tribe - PHAEGOPTERINI

introduction | habitats | lifecycle | adult behaviour

Amaxia juvenis, Wayqecha, Manu cloudforest, 2950m, Peru

Introduction

The genus Amaxia comprises of about 30 species, all confined to the neotropics. Many are very similar to juvenis, with relatively minor differences in the configuration of the red spots and purple areas. In others such as theon and duchatae the spots are greatly enlarged, producing a more leopard-like appearance. The related genera Epimolis, Evius, Demolis and Eucyrta include several species that are similar to juvenis but in these the dark areas are enlarged and the red speckles virtually obsolete.

Habitats

This species was photographed at an altitude of 2950m at Wayqecha research station in the Peruvian Andes.

Lifecycle

To be completed.

Adult behaviour

To be completed.

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