Syntherata janetta
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| Syntherata janetta (White, 1843)
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Syntherata janetta is a moth of the family Saturniidae, commonly known as the emperor moth.
Description[]
The wingspan is about 120–140 mm (4.7–5.5 in) and variable in color from yellowish to brown or purplish-grey. The wings have zigzag markings, sometimes with dark splotches, and a small circular spot on each wing.[1] The larvae are large greenish spiny caterpillars that feed on various plants, including , Geijera salicifolia, Glochidion ferdinandi, , Aegiceras, Ceriops, and Podocarpus spinulosus.
Habitat and range[]
Syntherata janetta are found in heavily forested areas including rainforest in New Guinea and in coastal eastern Australia as far south as Newcastle.
Canungra, Queensland
References[]
- ^ Ryan, M.; Burwell, C. (2000). Wildlife of Tropical North Queensland. South Brisbane: Queensland Museum. p. 124. ISBN 0-7242-9349-3.
External links[]
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