Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta
Species of moth
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Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta is a moth of the family Noctuidae.[2] It is found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and south Western Australia.[3] It is also present in New Zealand where it was first recorded in 2007.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Proteuxoa |
| Species: | P. sanguinipuncta |
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Taxonomy
This species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852 and named Amphipyra sanguinipuncta.[4]
Description
Distribution
This species is Australian but has been recorded in New Zealand since February 2007.[6] Since first being recorded in 2007, this species has become common in the North Island in grassland habitat and has recently been recorded at the top of the South Island.[1]
Behaviour
In New Zealand this species is on the wing from February to April.[1]
Host species
The larvae feed on various grasses.[1]
