Autoba versicolor Walker, 1864
(one synonym : Thalpochares rubicosa Snellen, 1880)
 ACONTIINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Autoba versicolor
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The caterpillars of this species attack the flowers of various fruits, including

  • Mangoes ( Mangifera indica, ANACARDIACEAE ),
  • Longans ( Dimocarpus longan, SAPINDACEAE ), and
  • Lychees ( Litchi sinensis, SAPINDACEAE ).

    The adult moth has pale brown wings, with a prominent dark line across each one. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

    The species is found across south east Asia, including:

  • Thailand,
    as well as in Australia:
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 18 February 2010)