Termessa gratiosa
Termessa gratiosa is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1865. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.[2]
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The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are white with black zig-zag bands. The hindwings are yellow with a dark brown arc at the termen and a dark brown spot on the tornus.
The larvae feed on lichens.[3]
References
- Savela, Markku. "Termessa gratiosa (Walker, [1865])". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- Australian Faunal Directory
- Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
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