Bicoloured Euproctis
Common NameBicoloured Euproctis
Scientific NameEuproctis bicolora
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale yellow, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, plantations, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Butea, Cassia, Eucalyptus, Mangifera, Ricinus, Shorea, Tectona, Terminalia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of broadleaf trees. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform pale yellow coloration and the two prominent, contrasting orange-red spots on the forewings. Males possess distinctive feathery antennae.
Description
This is a small, stout-bodied moth with a fluffy, pale yellow body and wings. Each forewing features a distinct, small orange-red spot.
