Donuca castalia
Common NameDonuca castalia
Scientific NameDonuca castalia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, pink
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsEucalyptus species, Acacia species
Flight PeriodWarmer months (e.g., Spring to Autumn)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely camouflaged and feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic brown and grey forewing pattern combined with the two large, distinct, ringed eyespots on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring two prominent black ocelli (eyespots) ringed with pinkish-brown and black, and wavy darker bands.
