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Asura lydia
This moth from the Arctiidae family (subfamily Lithosiinae) has black wings with yellow patterns. See the noticeable feathery antennas! Moths in the subfamily Lithosiinae are commonly called lichen moths as their larva feed on litter or lichens.
Spotted in an open field near dry sclerophyll forest. Distribution: southern half of Australia.
The wingspan is about 15 mm.
Spotted on Mar 8, 2012
Submitted on May 22, 2012
19 Comments
welcome! :)
Thank you Uday!
1st pic is wonderful!
nice series
Thanks Berndt!
Thank you Carol! And I enjoyed reading your feature:-)
Gorgeous! Congratulations on your feature in the blog.
Thanks Emma!
great find!
Thanks Neil!
Nice spotting Daniele! Super photography!
Thanks Dan!
Another beauty!
Thank you Satyen!
Fabulous pics!
Atul and Brandon, thanks!
Very cool spotting! The first picture is simply amazing!
lovely pics Daniele!
Thanks Johan!
Nice spotting and photos!