Callopistria maillardi (Guenée, 1862)
(one synonym : Eriopus recurvata)
 AMPHIPYRINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of John Lang, Smithfield, Queensland)

The caterpillars of this species are dark green, with a dorsal row of white-outlined dark chevrons, each pointing to the head. The anal chevron is slightly larger and more strongly coloured than the rest.

The caterpillars feed on various Ferns ( POLYPODIOPHYTA ), including :

  • Maidenhair ( Adiantum species ), and
  • Leather Leaf ( Nephrolepis species ).


    (Photo: courtesy of Nick Monaghan, Tewantin, Queensland)

    The adult moths are brown, with strongly patterned forewings and plain hindwings.

    This species occurs from India to the South Pacific, including :

  • Hawaii,
  • Hong Kong,
  • New Zealand,
  • Society Islands,
  • Sulawesi,
    as well as Australia, including:
  • Queensland.

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 48.18, p. 460.

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    (updated 11 April 2011)