Boisduval's Autumn Moth
Common NameBoisduval's Autumn Moth
Scientific NameOchrogaster circumfumata
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyThaumetopoeinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatEucalypt forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and Southern Australia
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia
Flight PeriodAutumn (March to May in Australia)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are gregarious and form silken nests (bag-shelters) in host trees, moving in long nose-to-tail processions. Caterpillars are hairy and can cause skin irritation.
Identification TipsLook for its white, furry body and wings with prominent black speckled bands along the forewing margins. Its caterpillars are known for their 'processionary' behavior.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a very hairy, white body and white wings. The forewings feature distinctive broad black bands or speckles along the costal and outer margins.
