Marbled Footman Anestia semiochrea (Butler, 1886)
Scientific name: Anestia semiochrea
Alternative name/s:
Lichen moth
Lichen moth
Similar species:
Anestia ombrophanes
Anestia ombrophanes
Introduction
The wings of females in this species are completely absent, and they resemble small grub like insects. Larvae and pupae of this species can be commonly found under loose bark of eucalypts.
Identification
Males have strongly bipectinate antennae. Males of this species can be separated from A. ombrophanes by the darker forewings and rich orange hindwings.
Distribution
Feeding and diet
Larvae feed on lichens on trees