Clara's Satin Moth
Common NameClara's Satin Moth
Scientific NameEuproctis clara
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown
HabitatSavanna, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern Africa (South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zimbabwe)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodDecember to March (Southern Hemisphere summer)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, hairy caterpillar (larva), pupa, and adult moth. Larvae of this genus are often hairy and can cause skin irritation.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its bright white wings with the distinctive, thick, wavy dark brown lines, and the contrasting reddish-brown head and anterior thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth with striking white wings adorned with bold, wavy, dark reddish-brown transverse lines, and a reddish-brown head and thorax.
