Orange Spotted Tiger Moth 2 - Amata annulata
Family Arctiidae
This page contains pictures and information about Orange Spotted Tiger Moths that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.
- Wingspan 30mm
- This moth is common in Brisbane bush. We sometimes find them resting or flying openly in the Eucalyptus forest.
- The moths have bright warning colour patterns, which are spotted in orange on black. Their stout abdomen striped with black and yellow-red colour. The stripes give rise to the name "Tiger Moths".
- The Caterpillar is black in colour. It is covered with stiff brown hairs. It feeds on a different plants including roses.
