Donuca orbigera
Scientific NameDonuca orbigera
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, black
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsLikely Eucalyptus or Acacia (specific host plants not well documented)
Flight PeriodActive during warmer months (typically nocturnal)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the broad dark wings with bold cream/yellow banding and the prominent, ringed black eyespots on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, dark brown wings featuring prominent cream to pale yellow transverse bands across both forewings and hindwings. Each forewing has a distinct black eyespot ringed with yellow.
