Erebus Moth Erebus terminitincta
By: Michael Fox
I identified another moth species yesterday in Mt Gravatt Conservation Reserve – Erebus Moth Erebus terminitincta. (Identified using Brisbane Insects website)
At 100mm wingspan it is quite a large moth for south east Queensland.
Soft hairlike scales around the head
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The eye spots on this moth are spectacular and it seems to have a layered wing creating an interested 3D effect.
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Red Narrow-necked Leaf Beetle Lilioceris bakewelli
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Caterpillars of this moth feed on Barbedwire Vine Smilax australis. The only other species I have found that feeds on this tough vine is the Red Narrow-necked Leaf Beetle Lilioceris bakewelli.
Mount Gravatt Environment Group 
March 16, 2015 at 6:40 pm
That’s a very big moth Mike!!
March 16, 2015 at 7:15 pm
Great isn’t it. I love the eye patches.
November 4, 2024 at 4:32 pm
Hi Michael – I have one of these moths hanging around my door for most of the day today (4.10.24) & have just gone online to try to identify it! I live on bush acreage in Kimgsholme.