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Asura cervicalis Larvae have been found on Acacia (family Mimosaceae), Ficus (family Moraceae) and Eucalyptus (family Myrtaceae), but is suspected of feeding only on lichen (family Mycophyta).<br /> <br /> A tiny moth with wing span 15 mm. Asura cervicalis,Australia,Erebidae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Lichen moth,Macro,Moth,Spring,insect,invertebrate Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Asura cervicalis

Larvae have been found on Acacia (family Mimosaceae), Ficus (family Moraceae) and Eucalyptus (family Myrtaceae), but is suspected of feeding only on lichen (family Mycophyta).

A tiny moth with wing span 15 mm.

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    I'm really enjoying your moths! Posted 6 years ago
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    A beauty! Posted 6 years ago

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The Asura cervicalis

"Asura cervicalis" is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is known from the non-tropical parts of eastern Australia, including areas of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded May 30, 2019. Captured Sep 30, 2017 17:40 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/3.2
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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