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Argina amanda
The Crotalaria pod borer (Argina astrea) is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It is found in eastern Africa, southern Asia and Indo-Australia, including the Pacific Islands and Australia. The wingspan is about 40 mm. The species is extremely variable in wingpattern as well as ground colour. The larvae feed on Crotalaria species.
Spotted on Nov 20, 2012
Submitted on Mar 31, 2013
7 Comments
Updated! Fine name, amanda :)
I believe this species is Argina amanda. astrea tends to have a less bright ground color, denser spots and a narrow white ring around the spots.
So pretty. I can't wait for the real spring here. I love moths!
Beautiful :)
very beautiful !!
very nice
beautiful!