Tiger moths (Arctiinae)

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Tiger moths (Arctiinae)

Featured sightings

Parelictis saleuta (Mottled Footman) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 14 Jan 2025 by arjay

Thallarcha jocularis (The Jester) at Cotter River, ACT - 6 Nov 2024 by DPRees125

Thallarcha sp.(1) (Part 2, MoV) (A Tiger moth (Lithosiini) by DianneClarke

Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) at Aranda Bushland - 31 Mar 2024 by CathB

Phenacomorpha bisecta (Bisected Footman) at Berridale, NSW - 4 Feb 2022 by Illilanga

Thallarcha partita (Dark-banded Footman) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel

Ardices glatignyi (Black and White Tiger Moth (formerly Spilosoma)) at Cotter River, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by AJB

Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Pirom

Latest sightings

Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Shark Creek, NSW - 5 Aug 2023 by Topwood

Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Casey, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Casey, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Halone (genus) (A Tiger moth) at Russell, ACT - 11 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Termessa xanthomelas (A moth) by DianneClarke

Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Sep 2025 by AlisonMilton

Halone consolatrix (Marbled Halone) at Russell, ACT - 9 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Russell, ACT - 8 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Russell, ACT - 8 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Utetheisa (genus) (A tiger moth) at Birdsville, QLD - 21 Aug 2025 by HelenCross

Lithosiini (IMMATURE) (A Footman or Lichen moth (Lithosiini)) at Kingsdale, NSW - 5 Sep 2025 by trevorpreston

Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 1 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Russell, ACT - 28 Aug 2025 by Hejor1

Chiriphe pelochroa (Elusive Footman) at Carnarvon Park, QLD - 11 Aug 2025 by Pirom

Philenora (genus) (A Tiger moth (Lithosiini)) at Rewan, QLD - 11 Aug 2025 by Pirom

Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 12 Apr 2025 by WendyEM

Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Moruya, NSW - 27 Aug 2025 by LisaH

Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Nicholls, ACT - 24 Aug 2025 by Hejor1

Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Aug 2025 by Hejor1

Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Wanniassa, ACT - 12 Aug 2025 by AlisonMilton

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Discussion

DianneClarke wrote:

10 Sep 2025

That it what I decided after you gave me the name and I looked for others. Not surprised it was fresh given the season is just starting but surprisingly, I had a worn pantydia - maybe a pre-winter left over.

Termessa xanthomelas

WendyEM wrote:

10 Sep 2025

It looks like they fade/wear quickly - going by BOLD etc. You caught up with it newly emerged.

Termessa xanthomelas

DianneClarke wrote:

9 Sep 2025

Thanks Wendy. I thought Termessa but this one seemed a brighter orange rather than lighter shades in others.

Termessa xanthomelas

donhe wrote:

8 Sep 2025

@Kate2233 : no photo?

Paramsacta marginata

donhe wrote:

8 Sep 2025

I do not see a total red spot ?

Utetheisa (genus)

Significant sightings

Philenora omophanes at Ballan, VIC

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