Variable Anthelid
Common NameVariable Anthelid
Scientific NameAnthela varia
FamilyAnthelidae
SubfamilyAnthelinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, urban areas
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host PlantsAcacia, Eucalyptus, Casuarina, various grasses
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are hairy and feed on a wide range of plants, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the pale brown wings with distinctive dark, wavy lines and mottled patterns, and its stout, furry body. Often found in Australia.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale fawn to brownish wings, featuring prominent dark, wavy transverse lines and mottled greyish patches, and a stout, hairy body.
