Family EREBIDAE
Subfamily Erebinae
Achaea serva
This moth is found in Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland and northern New South Wales. We have seen it from November to February.
The moth has a small white dot in the basal area. The black hindwings have three blurred white marks along the margin, and a broken hind white band.
This moth is said to be a pest on fruit trees, piercing the fruit to suck on the juices.
Larval foodplant
The caterpillars feed on a variety of plants.