Lithosiini (IMMATURE)
A Footman or Lichen moth (Lithosiini) at Bungendore, NSW
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| Lithosiini (IMMATURE) | ibaird | 9 Jan 2025 | |
| Lithosiini (IMMATURE) | donhe | 9 Jan 2025 | |
| Unverified | clarehoneydove | 8 Jan 2025 |
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5 comments
9 Jan 2025
I hope you can rear it to an adult to find out its species ?
On what plant was it feeding?
On what plant was it feeding?
9 Jan 2025
Very similar to Anderson's drawing of the larva of Termessa nivosa, see
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/arct/nivosa.html
Perhaps it was feeding on algae or lichen on the twigs or branches of the bush.
@clarehoneydove : any signs of lichen nearby ?
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/arct/nivosa.html
Perhaps it was feeding on algae or lichen on the twigs or branches of the bush.
@clarehoneydove : any signs of lichen nearby ?
9 Jan 2025
Yes I think Michael has the correct food plant. Lots of lichen in the area particularly bearded lichen. No idea which end is head, and did not collect as was out for a wander without a jar.
Location information
- Places Bungendore, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- clarehoneydove Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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- clarehoneydove NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Lithosiini (IMMATURE) Tiger moths (Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Lithosiini (IMMATURE) Scientific name
- A Footman or Lichen moth (Lithosiini) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 827m Recorded at altitude
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