Yellow Tussock Moth (species: Euproctis lutea) in Yungaburra, QLD (Gaia Guide)
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Euproctis lutea
Yellow Tussock Moth


©Donald Hobern: Yellow Tussock Moth (Euproctis lutea)

©Donald Hobern: Yellow Tussock Moth (Euproctis lutea)

©Arthur Chapman: Yellow Tussock Moth (Euproctis lutea)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Lepidoptera
Family Lymantriidae
Genus Euproctis
Species Euproctis lutea

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Distinguishing features

Larvae are black and hairy, with a wide white line running along the length of the abdomen, and a wide white spot on the thorax. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 1.5 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Larvae

Wingspan

  • Up to 3 cm

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Euproctis lutea

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found in northern Australia (the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales) and New Guinea. (Wikipedia)

Diet

The larvae feed on Lycopersicum esculentum, Begonia species, Myosotis arvensis, Rosa odorata, Barringtonia acutangula and Planchonia careya. (Wikipedia)

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