Anthela varia
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| Species: | A. varia
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Anthela varia, the variable anthelid, is a species of moth of the Anthelidae family. It is found in the coastal areas of southern Western Australia, Southern Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
The wingspan can range up to 90 mm for females.
The larvae, commonly called Hairy Mary Caterpillars,[2] feed on Macadamia integrifolia and Eucalyptus, Grevillea and Stenocarpus species.[3]
References
- ^ Australian Faunal Directory
- ^ Peter Chew (31 March 2009). "Hairy Mary - Anthela varia". Brisbaneinsects.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Don Herbison-Evans and Stella Crossley (29 July 2008). "Anthela varia". Australian-insects.com. Archived from the original on 28 July 2008. Retrieved 21 November 2008.