Greenish Silk-Moth
Common NameGreenish Silk-Moth
Scientific NameRondotia menciana
FamilyBombycidae
SubfamilyRondotiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, iridescent blue
HabitatTemperate forests, woodlands, areas with mulberry trees
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
Host PlantsMorus spp. (mulberry)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, typically mulberry. Larvae feed on the leaves and then spin a silken cocoon for pupation before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include its robust, furry body, broad brownish-grey wings with a faint iridescent sheen, and prominent feathery antennae in males. It is found in East Asia, often near mulberry trees.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with a densely hairy, brownish-grey body and broad, rounded wings that exhibit a subtle iridescent blue or greenish sheen.
