Speiredonia spectans, the granny's cloak moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852.[1] It is found in north-eastern Australia and Tasmania. Strays have been recorded on Norfolk Island and in New Zealand.

The wingspan is about 70 mm.

The larvae feed on Acacia species.

  • Female, dorsal view
    Female, dorsal view
  • Female, ventral view
    Female, ventral view
  • Male, dorsal view
    Male, dorsal view
  • Male, ventral view
    Male, ventral view

References

  1. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (14 November 2015). "Speiredonia spectans (Guenée, 1852) Granny's Cloak Moth". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 8 December 2019.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speiredonia_spectans
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