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Similar Nyctemera amicus, Nyctemera, Arctiinae |
Nyctemera luctuosa is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in Papua New Guinea, Australia and the Philippines. The habitat consists of mountainous areas.
The forewings are black with a broad irregular diagonal white band and a small white spot near the base. The hindwings are white with broad black margins. Adults are variable in both pattern and ground colour. This is a day-flying species.
The larvae feed on various plants, including Senecio scandens.
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