Anthela connexa (Day-Flying Anthelid)

The Caterpillars of this species are black and hairy. Early instars have grey hairs on most of the body, and brown hairs with two white hair pencils on the thorax. The grey hairs become black in later instars. The caterpillars are thought to feed on She Oaks ( Cauarina and Allocasuarina species, CASUARINACEAE ). The adult moths of are brown with a dark line parallel to the margin on each wing, and two pale spots on each forewing. The males are unusual in that they commonly fly in the daytime. The male moths have a wingspan of about 5 cms. The female moths have a wingspan of about 7 cms.

Anthela connexa is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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