Lobeza medina
Common NameLobeza medina
Scientific NameLobeza medina
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorswhite, brown, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsShorea robusta, Terminalia tomentosa, Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica, Syzygium cumini, Tectona grandis
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, varies by region; year-round in some tropical areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on the leaves of various trees. Pupation occurs within a cocoon, often attached to host plants or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white forewings with complex wavy brown and orange markings, and a stout, very hairy white body. A dark, ringed spot is often visible on the head/thorax area.
Description
This moth has a striking cryptic pattern, with forewings predominantly white adorned with intricate wavy lines and patches of brown and yellowish-orange. Its body is densely covered in white, fluffy hairs.
