Tiger Lichen Moth
Asura lydia
-33.3817, 151.484
Field Notes
Description:
15mm black and orange bell shaped moth (or loose heart shaped or blunt arrow head) with a black head, black eyes and feathered black antennae. Plain black legs. Orange collar. Orange shoulder band and orange belt with chequerboard rear on wings. Cheshire cat face
Habitat:
In night garden on bracken under a light, possibly sleeping
Notes:
The feathery antennae are said to indicate a male. Also known as Lydia Lichen Moth
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 1, 2013
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