Spotted Lichen Moth

Asura cervicalis

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A small moth that is black with yellow spots

Size

Wingspan of about 15mm

Habitat

On and around native trees feeding on lichens

Distribution

Eastern Australia From Qld to Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
Wikipedia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Spotted Lichen Moth
Scientific name: Asura cervicalis Walker, 1854
Family: ‎Erebidae
Category: Bug Life › Butterflies & Moths
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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