Excellent Anthela
Common NameExcellent Anthela
Scientific NameAnthela excellens
FamilyAnthelidae
SubfamilyAnthelinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, yellow, red
HabitatForests, woodlands, and open areas
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy and feed on various native trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its greenish-yellow coloration and prominent reddish-brown transverse lines across both sets of wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with olive-green to yellowish-green forewings and paler yellow hindwings, both marked with distinct reddish-brown transverse lines.
