Anthela varia

Anthela varia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Anthelidae
Genus: Anthela
Species: A. varia
Binomial name
Anthela varia
(Walker, 1855)[1]
Synonyms
  • Darala varia Walker, 1855
  • Darala hamata Walker, 1855
  • Darala humata Turner, 1921
  • Colussa odenestaria Walker, 1860
  • Eulophocampe amoena Scott, 1893
  • Darala pinguis Walker, 1865

The Variable Anthelid (Anthela varia) is a species of moth of the Anthelidae family. It is found in the coastal areas of southern Western Australia, Southern Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Caterpillar

The wingspan can range up to 90 mm for females.

The larvae, commonly called Hairy Mary Caterpillars,[2] feed on Macadamia integrifolia and Eucalyptus, Grevillea and Stenocarpus species.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Australian Faunal Directory
  2. ↑ Peter Chew (2009-03-31). "Hairy Mary - Anthela varia". Brisbaneinsects.com. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
  3. ↑ Don Herbison-Evans and Stella Crossley (29 July 2008). "Anthela varia". Australian-insects.com. Archived from the original on 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2008-11-21.