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Discussion

WendyEM wrote:

4 hrs ago

the plant it is feeding on looks very much like a Senecio sp

Nyctemera amicus

donhe wrote:

3 Apr 2025

I cannot see 5 pinks spots along a forewing hind-margin.

Utetheisa (genus)

lbradley wrote:

2 Apr 2025

Thank you for identification and clarification.

Amata phepsalotis

ibaird wrote:

2 Apr 2025

Agreed

Amata phepsalotis

WendyEM wrote:

2 Apr 2025

It is the first record of this species for NMapr ! Well spotted Ibradley. A valuable record.

Amata phepsalotis

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