Termessa gratiosa (Walker, [1865])
(erroneously: Termissa gratiosa)
LITHOSIINAE , ARCTIIDAE ,

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

(updated 30 October 2008)

Termessa gratiosa

These Caterpillars feed on :

  • Lichens.

    The adult moth has white forewings with broad black zig-zag bands across each one. The hindwings are yellow, each with a dark brown arc at the termen, and a dark brown spot on the tornus. The moth has a wingspan of about 2 cms.

    Termessa gratiosa

    The species is found in the south-eastern quarter of Australia, including:

  • South Australia (Photo 104. 2003)


    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 436.


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