Asteropetes Explained

Asteropetes is a monotypic moth genus of the family Noctuidae erected by George Hampson in 1901. Its only species, Asteropetes noctuina, was first described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1878. It is found on the Kuriles and in Japan.^{[1] [2]}

The wingspan is 42–46 mm.

The larvae feed on the leaves of Vitis (grapevine) species.

External links

• "Importation of Grapes (Vitis spp.) from Korea into the United States".
• Web site: ヒメトラガ Asteropetes noctuina (Butler, 1878) . ja:みんなで作る日本産蛾類図鑑 . An Identification Guide of Japanese Moths Compiled by Everyone . ja . November 18, 2020.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . August 22, 2019 . Asteropetes Hampson, 1901 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . November 18, 2020.
2. Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . November 5, 2004 . Asteropetes Hampson, 1901 . Butterflies and Moths of the World . . November 18, 2020.