Insects of New Junction – Carthaeid Moth

Written By Richard Green

The Carthaea saturnioides is a relative of silk moths and emperor moths, this species from South-Western Australian is placed in a family of its own (Carthaeidae). Adults have a wing-span of 7.6-10.0 cm and are in flight during October to December.

The larvae feed on proteaceous shrubs such as Dryandra, Banksia and Grevillea.

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Richard Green
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