Bracca matutinata

Bracca matutinata (Walker, 1862), Southern Bracca

Moth sightings: September to June
Range: Qld and NSW

Foodplant: Wilkiea huegeliana, W. macrophylia
Interesting observations: Looper larva feeds on new growth at night, even eating the new stem. They can hang on a web from the foodplant.

Pupation: in leaf litter

At night Bracca caterpillars hang from their foodplant on webs, gently swivelling in the breeze.

*Wilkea huegliana* MONIMIACEAE – foodplant of *Bracca matutinata*

Information about the foodplant, etc.