Agamopsyche Explained

Agamopsyche is a genus of moths in the family Epipyropidae. It consists of only one species Agamopsyche threnodes, which is found in Queensland.[1]

The wingspan is 6–8 mm. The forewings are long and narrow, deep black or blackish fuscous, generally with a purplish reflection, and with some obscure and variable small whitish spots. The hindwings are black or blackish fuscous.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://archive.today/20120803194153/http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/online-resources/fauna/afd/taxa/77660c52-7e94-4bc2-96d2-0979e55e1e61 Australian Faunal Directory
  2. https://archive.org/stream/leafhopperstheir00perk/leafhopperstheir00perk_djvu.txt Leaf-Hoppers and their Natural Enemies