What is interesting is there are two forms one that is very black with jet black marking and the other which has yellow markings on the wings.
As you can see this is the second form and the yellow markings are blotches where I have seen other photos with the yellow markings being thick lines across both wings.
They are widespread through Australia and the caterpillars feed on gum leaves.
(Photo unfortunately a bit ordinary)
A beautiful moth. We have some species over here that have different colour forms and it does make id difficult at times!
ReplyDeleteIt did take me a little while to lock in the Id but the very dark grey and wavy black lines pointed to the right species and further looking then showed the information on the two forms.
ReplyDeleteThere is no doubt that moth Id can be difficult.