The moths in this genus are rather wasp-like. Their wings are basically black, with yellow translucent spots on each wing. The moths have transverse black and yellow bands on its body. They have a wingspan of about 4 cms. The hindwings are only about half the span of the forewings.
Amata (genus) is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | South Coast | New South Wales North Coast | Greater Brisbane | North Queensland
Maps
ANBG Bluetts Block (402, 403, 12, 11) Bungonia National Park Bungonia State Conservation Area Cuumbeun Nature Reserve Goulburn Mulwaree Council Mongarlowe River Namadgi National ParkPlaces
Acton, ACT Bungonia, NSW Carwoola, NSW Jerrabomberra, NSW Mongarlowe, NSW Mount Kembla, NSW Shark Creek, NSW Tharwa, ACT