Calliteara rotundata
Common NameCalliteara rotundata
Scientific NameCalliteara rotundata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorswhite, pale grey, dark brown, black, orange-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy, often with tufts that can cause irritation. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, usually attached to host plants or nearby structures.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic mottled forewing pattern, very hairy body, and the specific arrangement of dark markings, particularly the prominent dark basal patch and orange-brown thoracic tufts.
Description
A medium-sized, very hairy moth with pale greyish-white forewings heavily marked with irregular dark brown and black mottling, featuring a prominent dark patch near the wing base and orange-brown tufts on the thorax.
