Anthela varia

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Variable anthelid
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A. varia
Binomial name
Anthela varia
(Walker, 1855) [1]
Synonyms
  • Darala variaWalker, 1855
  • Darala hamataWalker, 1855
  • Darala humataTurner, 1921
  • Colussa odenestariaWalker, 1860
  • Eulophocampe amoenaScott, 1893
  • Darala pinguisWalker, 1865

Anthela varia, the variable anthelid, is a moth of the family Anthelidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in the coastal areas of southern Western Australia, southern Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

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Caterpillar

The wingspan can range up to 90 mm for females.

The larvae, commonly called the hairy mary caterpillar, [2] feeds on Macadamia integrifolia , Eucalyptus , Grevillea and Stenocarpus species. [3]

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References

  1. Australian Faunal Directory
  2. Chew, Peter (31 March 2009). "Hairy Mary – Anthela varia". Brisbane Insects and Spiders. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  3. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (24 April 2013). "Anthela varia (Walker, 1855) Hairy Mary". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 4 November 2018.