Apina callisto
Common name: Pasture Day Moth
Meaning of name:
Unknown.
Distribution:
This caterpillar and moth has been reported from the southern parts of Australia.
Description:
The caterpillar is approximately 40 millimetres long. The moth has a wing length (nose to wing tip) of approximately 30 millimetres.
Notes:
We have photographed the caterpillar in July and August. The moth has been seen in April.
References:
Atlas of Living Australia https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/fde4d262-82ac-4f18-826e-5e45e6c4e11f
Butterfly House http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/agar/callisto.html
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