Moths of the Andes - Pachydota nervosa

Moths of the Amazon and Andes

Black-veined Yellow

Pachydota nervosa

Family - ARCTIIDAE

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introduction | habitats | lifecycle | adult behaviour

Pachydota nervosa, Manu cloudforest, 1400m, Peru

Introduction

The species name nervosa refers to the black "nerves" or veins on the wings.

Habitats

This species is found in mid-elevation cloudforest in the eastern Andes.

Lifecycle

To be completed.

Adult behaviour

The moths are attracted to fluorescent lighting.

Arctiid moths are equipped with organs in the thorax which are used to produce sounds that have been demonstrated to deter bat attack.

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