Termessa catocalina (Walker, [1865])
(previously known as : Clisobara catocalina)
LITHOSIINAE , ARCTIIDAE ,

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

(updated 24 April 2008)

Termessa catocalina
(Photo: courtesy of Dave Britton, Australian Museum)

These Caterpillars feed on :

  • Lichens.

    The adult moth has grey patterned forewings each with a small white spot near the apex. The hindwings are yellow, each with a dark brown mark at the apex, and a larger brown mark at the tornus. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.

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