Heart Moth  (Dicycla oo)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Description

The Heart Moth is pale in colour with light brown patterning and off-white hind-wings. It takes its common name from the single heart-shaped mark on each forewing (3). The caterpillar has a black back with three white lines, and has a brown underside (4).

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