Ateucheta zatesima (Hampson, 1914)
Scientific name: Ateucheta zatesima
Similar species:
other small grey-brown lichen moths
other small grey-brown lichen moths
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Lichen moth (Arctiidae: Lithosiinae)
Image: David Britton
© Australian Museum
© Australian Museum
Fast Facts
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Classification
- Genus
- Ateucheta
- Species
- zatesima
- Subfamily
- Lithosiinae
- Family
- Arctiidae
- Super Family
- Noctuoidea
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Class
- Insecta
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Kingdom
- Animalia
Introduction
One of many small dull coloured lichen moths, most of which can only be identified to genus and species by examination of wing venation.
Identification
This species can only be separated from lichen moths in other genera by close examination of wing venation. There are also similar undescribed species in this genus.
Distribution
Also from Ravenshoe, Eveyln Scrub (QLD)
Feeding and diet
larvae probably feed on lichen
