About Brunia antica (Walker, 1854)
This moth species, Brunia antica (Walker, 1854), has a wingspan of 26 millimeters. On its forewings, vein 9 fuses (anastomoses) with vein 8 to form an areole. The cilia are yellow, and the hindwings are a uniform yellow color. Compared to Brunia complana, this species lacks the broad yellow marginal band that appears on the underside of the forewing of B. complana. The full biology of Brunia antica is not yet known, but its larvae are thought to feed on lichen, algae, or both. The species is mostly found in lowland areas, and occurs most often in coastal vegetation including mangroves.
