Anomis privata, the hibiscus-leaf caterpillar moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1865.[2] It is found in China,[3] Taiwan and Japan, but has also been recorded from North America,[1] as most verified sightings [4] have been in the northeastern United States.
The larvae feed on the leaves of the Hibiscus,[5] while adult moths feed by sipping the syrup and juices from various wild berries such as blackberry, blueberry, elderberry and poke berry.
Anomis privata, the hibiscus-leaf caterpillar moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1865. It is found in China, Taiwan and Japan, but has also been recorded from North America, as most verified sightings have been in the northeastern United States.
The larvae feed on the leaves of the Hibiscus, while adult moths feed by sipping the syrup and juices from various wild berries such as blackberry, blueberry, elderberry and poke berry.
Anomis privata is een vlinder uit de familie van de spinneruilen (Erebidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1865 door Walker.
Bronnen, noten en/of referentiesAnomis privata é uma mariposa da família Noctuidae.[1] Pode ser encontrada na China, Taiwan e Japão, mas também foi descrita na América do Norte.[2]
As larvas se alimentam de espécies de Hibiscus.[3][4]
Anomis privata é uma mariposa da família Noctuidae. Pode ser encontrada na China, Taiwan e Japão, mas também foi descrita na América do Norte.
As larvas se alimentam de espécies de Hibiscus.
Anomis privata là một loài bướm đêm trong họ Erebidae.[2][3]