Nyctemera amicus
Meaning of name:
Unknown.
Distribution:
This species has been mainly reported from southern areas of Australia.
Description:
This caterpillar is approximately 30 millimetres long. The moth has a wing length (nose to wing tip) of approximately 20 millimetres.
Notes:
We have photographed this caterpillar in September and October. We have also photographed the adult moth in October.
References:
Atlas of Living Australia https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/3defc558-7f2a-497c-96ad-f6c80bb61d6f
Butterfly House http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/arct/amicus.html
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