Spectacular Donuca
Common NameSpectacular Donuca
Scientific NameDonuca spectabilis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria)
Host PlantsAcacia species
Flight PeriodSeptember to May
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on host plants, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the prominent, irregular white band across the dark hindwings, which is visible even when the moth is at rest. The mottled dark forewings with a distinct reniform spot are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark, mottled forewings and striking hindwings featuring a broad, irregular white band on a dark background. The body is dark with a yellowish abdomen.
