Eutane terminalis

(Eutane terminalis)

Description

Eutane terminalis, the banded lichen moth, is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1854. It is known from the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales. The wingspan is about 15 mm. Adults are black and yellow. The larvae feed on lichen. They are dark grey and yellow and reach a length of about 15 mm when full grown. They live communally.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Arctiidae
Genus:Eutane
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