Biology:Agonoxena phoenicia

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Short description: Species of moth

Agonoxena phoenicia
Scientific classification
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Agonoxenidae (disputed)
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A. phoenicia
Binomial name
Agonoxena phoenicia
Bradley, 1966
Synonyms
  • Agonoxena phoenicea

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]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4693509 entry