Ericeia subsignata (Walker, 1858)
 (previously known as Diatenes subsignata)
CATOCALINAE ,   NOCTUIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Ericeia subsignata
(Photo: courtesy of Craig Nieminski, Darwin)

This caterpillar is green, with a thin white dorsolateral line along each side. The head is pale brown with black speckles. The caterpillar has been found feeding on

  • Wild Gardenia ( Gardenia megasperma, RUBIACEAE ).

    Ericeia subsignata
    (Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

    The adult moth is pale grey or brown with dark spots and blotches.

    Ericeia subsignata
    (Photo: courtesy of Craig Nieminski, Darwin)

    The species has been found in

  • ( Northern Territory, and
  • Australian Capital Territory.

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    (updated 12 September 2011)