Kwangtung Slug Moth
Common NameKwangtung Slug Moth
Scientific NameMiresa kwangtungensis
FamilyLimacodidae
SubfamilyLimacodinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, orange, white
HabitatSubtropical forests, woodlands, and shrublands
Geographic RangeSouthern China (Guangdong province) and possibly surrounding Southeast Asian regions
Host PlantsFicus, Camellia, Castanopsis, Mallotus
Flight PeriodMultiple broods from spring to late autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slug-like, often brightly colored and sometimes possess stinging hairs. They construct distinctive, hard, oval cocoons for pupation.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright yellow head and thorax, uniform brown forewings, an orange abdomen, and a prominent white fringe along the hindwing margins. Males typically have feathery (bipectinate) antennae.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by a bright yellow head and thorax, contrasting with rich brown forewings and an orange abdomen. The hindwings are also brown with a distinct white fringe.
