Banded Euproctis
Common NameBanded Euproctis
Scientific NameEuproctis fasciata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, plantations, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeOriental region (India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, parts of China)
Host PlantsCamellia sinensis, Cocos nucifera, Mangifera indica, Ricinus communis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often incorporating urticating larval hairs.
Identification TipsLook for the overall yellowish-orange coloration, the prominent dark brown median band, and scattered dark spots on the forewings. The fuzzy body and pectinate antennae are also characteristic.
Description
A fuzzy, medium-sized moth with a yellowish-orange body and forewings. The forewings display a distinct dark brown, somewhat irregular band across the middle and several smaller dark spots towards the outer margin.
