Variable anthelid

Anthela varia

"Anthela varia", the variable anthelid, is a moth of the Anthelidae family. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in the coastal areas of southern Western Australia, southern Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Hairy Mary (Anthela varia) These caterpillars are quite a find in eucalyptus foliage first for their size, second for their incredible fur, third for the wonderful colour and pattern. The moth is quite boring by comparison. This one estimated at 88mm long (inside the fur) Anthela varia,Australia,Fall,Geotagged

Appearance

The wingspan can range up to 90 mm for females.
Hairy Mary Catepillar Anthela varia,Australia,Calamus australis,Calamus australis,Fall,Geotagged,Variable anthelid

Food

The larvae, commonly called the hairy mary caterpillar, feeds on "Macadamia integrifolia", "Eucalyptus", "Grevillea" and "Stenocarpus" species.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyAnthelidae
GenusAnthela
SpeciesA. varia
Photographed in
Australia