Brotea Tussock Moth
Common NameBrotea Tussock Moth
Scientific NameLymantria brotea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorscream, dark brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Japan, Korea)
Host PlantsShorea robusta, Quercus, Eucalyptus, various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, seasonal elsewhere
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae are typically hairy, often with tussocks of hair, and can be defoliators of host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the creamy white forewings with distinct dark brown, wavy transverse lines and scattered black spots. Males have prominent feathery antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with creamy white forewings adorned with intricate dark brown wavy lines and scattered black spots. The body is stout and hairy, with prominent feathery antennae.
