Lebeda nobilis
Common NameLebeda nobilis
Scientific NameLebeda nobilis
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)95
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, China, Indochina, Sundaland)
Host PlantsQuercus, Salix, Prunus, Malus
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, hairy, often gregarious, and feed on a variety of broadleaf trees and shrubs before pupating in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, robust hairy body, cryptic brown coloration with wavy patterns, and the prominent white discal spot on the forewings. Males have feathery antennae.
Description
A large, robust moth with broad, cryptic brown wings featuring wavy darker and lighter bands and a distinct white discal spot on each forewing, resembling a dead leaf when at rest.
