Common Anthelid Moth
Common NameCommon Anthelid Moth
Scientific NameAnthela acuta
FamilyAnthelidae
SubfamilyAnthelinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, tan
HabitatOpen forests, woodlands, heathlands, suburban gardens
Geographic RangeEastern and southern Australia, Tasmania
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia, Casuarina, Leptospermum, Banksia
Flight PeriodSeptember to May (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and polyphagous, feeding on a variety of native and introduced plants before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its robust, furry body, broad reddish-brown wings with a prominent dark discal spot, and feathery antennae in males.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with a furry body and broad, rounded wings, typically reddish-brown to tan, featuring a distinct dark discal spot on each wing and faint wavy transverse lines.
