Kingdom Animalia Genus Anthela Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species | Family Anthelidae Scientific name Anthela varia Higher classification Anthela Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Anthela, Anthela nicothoe, Butterflies and moths, Anthelidae, Acyphas semiochrea | ||
Anthela varia, the variable anthelid, is a species of moth of the Anthelidae family. It is found in the coastal areas of southern Western Australia, Southern Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
The wingspan can range up to 90 mm for females.
The larvae, commonly called Hairy Mary Caterpillars, feed on Macadamia integrifolia and Eucalyptus, Grevillea and Stenocarpus species.
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