About Argina astrea (Drury, 1773)
Argina astrea (Drury, 1773) has a wingspan of approximately 40 mm. This species shows extreme variation in both its wing pattern and wing ground color. It can be distinguished from Mangina argus by the color of its head, thorax, and forewing, which are orange yellowish or whitish; its abdomen and hindwings are bright orange. Its markings and spots are similar to those of the closely related Mangina argus. When fully grown, the caterpillar has a reddish brown head. Its body is black, with white intersegmental rings that hold broken black transverse lines, and its spiracles are located within orange patches. The larvae of Argina astrea feed on Crotalaria species. This moth prefers secondary habitats, and can be found from lowlands up to montane regions.
