Browntail Gum Moth
Common NameBrowntail Gum Moth
Scientific NameEuproctis lutea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorspale brown, white
HabitatGardens, woodlands, urban areas, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia, Lophostemon, Melaleuca, Grevillea, Rosa, Malus
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer climates, spring to autumn in cooler regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and can cause skin irritation upon contact. Females lay eggs in a mass, often covered with hairs from their abdomen for protection.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall pale yellowish-brown coloration, the very hairy body, and the prominent white band along the outer margin of both the forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a very hairy, yellowish-brown body and pale brown wings, each marked with a distinctive white band along the outer margin.
