Agonoxena phoenicia explained

Agonoxena phoenicia is a moth of the family Agonoxenidae. It is found in Australia (Queensland).[1]

The wingspan is about 10 mm. Adults are yellow, with a rust-coloured line along each forewing.

The larvae feed on Archontophoenix alexandrae. They live under the leaves of their host plant in thin silken web.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Australian Faunal Directory . 2012-10-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110405065901/http://environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/online-resources/fauna/afd/taxa/Agonoxena_phoenicia . 2011-04-05 . dead .
  2. Web site: Australian Insects . 2012-10-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120710024130/http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/agon/phoenic.html . 2012-07-10 . dead .

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