Euproctis inornata
Scientific NameEuproctis inornata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)29
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorstan, cream, black, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Cassia, Mangifera indica, Shorea robusta, Terminalia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and may possess urticating hairs. They feed on a variety of broadleaf trees and shrubs before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale, densely black-dotted forewings and very hairy, light brown to orange body. The overall appearance is somewhat cryptic.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a very hairy, light brown to orange body and pale tan to cream forewings densely covered with numerous small black dots.
