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Banded lichen moth dorsal This lovely orange/russet moth was seen resting in my house porch. What a little beauty. I believe this moth was formerly known as Pallene structa.<br />
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Wingspan 15 mm<br />
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Wingspan 15 mm<br />
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Banded lichen moth dorsal

This lovely orange/russet moth was seen resting in my house porch. What a little beauty. I believe this moth was formerly known as Pallene structa.

Wingspan 15 mm

Banded Lichen moth lateral This lovely orange/russet moth was seen resting in my house porch. What a little beauty. I believe this moth was formerly known as Pallene structa and also as Cyme structa.<br />
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Wingspan 15 mm<br />
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https://www.jungledragon.com/image/91859/banded_lichen_moth_dorsal.html<br />
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 Australia,Banded Lichen moth,Erebidae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Lyclene structa,Macro,arctiinae,arthropod,autumn,fall,fauna,invertebrate,moth,new south wales

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  1. It's an elegant moth, for sure! Posted 5 years ago

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''Lyclene structa'' is a species of moth of the subfamily Arctiinae first described by Francis Walker in 1854. It is found in the southern half of Australia .

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are dark yellow, with a number of dark brown zigzag lines across each forewing, and a broad black margin to each hindwing.

The larvae have been found on wallaby faeces. They are black and hairy.

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

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Uploaded Apr 2, 2020. Captured Apr 1, 2020 10:46 in 124 Mitchell St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/10.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm