Gazalina chrysolopha
Common NameGazalina chrysolopha
Scientific NameGazalina chrysolopha
FamilyEupterotidae
SubfamilyEupterotinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorswhite, cream, pale yellow
HabitatMontane forests, subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Nepal, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam)
Host Plantsunknown specific host plants; likely polyphagous on trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodTypically during warmer months, often nocturnal
Lifecycle NotesFollows a complete metamorphosis: egg, hairy caterpillar larva, pupa, and adult moth.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white wings with bold black veins and the prominent, fluffy pale yellow fur on the head and thorax.
Description
A medium-to-large moth characterized by its white to creamy wings with striking black venation and a densely furry, pale yellow thorax.
