Anaphe reticulata

Anaphe reticulata is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in Angola, Eritrea, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa.[1]

Anaphe reticulata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Notodontidae
Genus:
Anaphe
Species:
A. reticulata
Binomial name
Anaphe reticulata
Walker, 1855
Synonyms
  • Anaphe ambrizia Butler, 1877
  • Arctiomorpha euprepiaeformis Herrich-Schäffer, 1855

The caterpillars can be seen precessing in single file along the ground or up trees. Allegedly they will cause a rash if touched.

References
  1. De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2017). "Anaphe reticulata Walker, 1855". Afromoths. Retrieved January 24, 2018.


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