Agamopsyche

Agamopsyche is a genus of moths in the family Epipyropidae. It consists of only one species Agamopsyche threnodes, which is found in Queensland.[1]

Agamopsyche
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Epipyropidae
Genus:
Agamopsyche

Perkins, 1905
Species:
A. threnodes
Binomial name
Agamopsyche threnodes
Perkins, 1905
Synonyms
  • Heteropsyche threnodes

The wingspan is 6–8 mm. The forewings are long and narrow, deep black or blackish fuscous, generally with a purplish reflection, and with some obscure and variable small whitish spots. The hindwings are black or blackish fuscous.[2]

Females are parthenogenetic and lay eggs on dead grass leaves. The first instar larvae must attempt to grasp a passing planthopper (superfamily Fulgoroidea) on which the larvae feed.

References
  1. Australian Faunal Directory
  2. Leaf-Hoppers and their Natural Enemies


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