Ivela auripes
Common NameIvela auripes
Scientific NameIvela auripes
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite
HabitatForests, woodlands, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Russia)
Host Plantsoak, cherry, willow, birch, maple, apple
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThis moth undergoes complete metamorphosis, with the image showing the adult emerging from its pupal exuvia after the larval stage.
Identification TipsKey features include its entirely white wings and body, often with feathery antennae, and the characteristic emergence from a pupal case.
Description
A medium-sized, pure white moth with a furry body and antennae, often with a faint yellowish tint on its legs.
