About Pernattia pusilla (Donovan, 1805)
Pernattia pusilla, commonly known as the she-oak moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Lasiocampidae. It was first described by Edward Donovan in 1805. This species is found along the eastern Australian coast. The wingspan of adult Pernattia pusilla is approximately 30 millimetres. The larvae of this moth feed on five specific plant species: Allocasuarina litoralis, Allocasuarina verticillata, Casuarina cunninghamiana, Casuarina glauca, and Casuarina equisetifolia.
