Termessa gratiosa
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Termessa gratiosa (Walker, [1865])
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Termessa gratiosa is a moth in the Arctiidae family. It was described by 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]
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]
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