Amata pseudosimplex is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Josef J. de Freina in 2013. It is found in South Africa.[1]

Amata pseudosimplex
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Arctiinae
Genus: Amata
Species:
A. pseudosimplex
Binomial name
Amata pseudosimplex
de Freina, 2013

The larvae are polyphagous and have been reared on Taraxacum, Carduus and Plantago species.

References

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  1. ^ De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2017). "Amata pseudosimplex de Freina, 2013". Afromoths. Retrieved December 7, 2017.