Olene dudgeoni
Scientific NameOlene dudgeoni
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, green, purple
HabitatForests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndia, Southeast Asia
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in suitable climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically very hairy, often with distinctive tufts of hair. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, frequently incorporating larval hairs for protection.
Identification TipsKey features include the densely hairy body, bipectinate (feathery) antennae in males, and the mottled brown-grey forewings with iridescent patches near the thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by a very hairy body and feathery antennae. Its forewings are cryptically mottled in shades of brown and grey, featuring subtle iridescent green and purple scales near the base.
