Pterolocera leucocera (Anthelidae)
Large hairy caterpillars with prominent white warts, and a bulbous collar of white warts around the brown head. Feeds on Poaceae.
The male adult moths of this species have fully developed wings and can fly. Their wings are a uniform pale brown colour. The wingspan of the males is about 5 cms. The females cannot fly as they only have vestigial wings. Found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Pterolocera leucocera is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South Coast
Species information
- Pterolocera leucocera Scientific name
- Anthelidae Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 604.37m Recorded at altitude
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