Euproctis kanshireia
Common NameEuproctis kanshireia
Scientific NameEuproctis kanshireia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeTaiwan, parts of China
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs (e.g., Fagaceae, Rosaceae, Salicaceae)
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy caterpillars, often feeding on broadleaf trees and shrubs, and pupate in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright yellow coloration, the intricate dark reticulated pattern on the forewings, and the distinct black spot on the hindwings. The hairy body and pectinate antennae are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized, hairy moth with bright yellow wings adorned with a distinctive dark reticulated pattern and a prominent black spot on each hindwing.
