About Chelepteryx chalepteryx (Felder, 1874)
Chelepteryx chalepteryx, commonly known as the white-stemmed wattle moth or white-stemmed acacia moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Anthelidae. This species was first formally described by Rudolf Felder in 1874. It is native to Australia. The wingspan of this moth can reach up to 10 centimeters, and males of the species have more intense coloration than females. The caterpillars of Chelepteryx chalepteryx feed mainly on wattles and gymea lilies. Within Australia, this moth is found primarily in eastern Australia, including the states of Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, as well as on Lord Howe Island.
