Lydia Lichen Moth

Asura lydia

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The larvae for this species can be found on various leafy plants but they feed on dead and decaying matter and lichens. The adult is bright yellow to orange and black

Size

Can grow to around 20mm long

Habitat

They are found in areas where conditions favour the development of lichen and other encrusting algae from rainforests to alpine regions

Distribution

Eastern Australia from Qld to Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

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

Quick Facts

Common name: Lydia Lichen Moth
Scientific name: Asura lydia (Donovan, 1805)
Family: Arctiidae
Category: Bug Life › Butterflies & Moths
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Footman Moth

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