(one synonym: Darala scortea)
ANTHELINAE, ANTHELIDAE
Don Herbison-Evans (
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&
Stella Crossley
(updated 11 March 2005)
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 11 March 2005)
This is a brown and white hairy Caterpillar with two rows of yellow dots along its back.
It was found feeding on :
It grew to a length of 5 cms, and pupated between the leaves of the foodplant in a voluminous cocoon.
The adult moth was pale yellowish brown, with a dark line extending across each wing. It had a wingspan of about 6 cms. This species is widespread across central Australia. The above specimen was found at Bundaberg, Queensland.
Further reading :
Ian F.B. Common, Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 395.
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