Pararguda crenulata
Scientific NamePararguda crenulata
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and shrublands
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodNot well documented, likely spring to autumn
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy and feed on various woody plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its reddish-brown cryptic coloration, triangular forewings with a scalloped (crenulated) outer margin, and robust, hairy body typical of Lasiocampidae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with reddish-brown, cryptically patterned forewings featuring a distinctive crenulated outer margin and a robust, hairy body.
