Lymantria bivittata
Common NameLymantria bivittata
Scientific NameLymantria bivittata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale cream, black, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and plantations
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsShorea robusta, Tectona grandis, Mangifera indica, Terminalia, Acacia, Ficus, Bombax
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) typically being hairy and feeding on the foliage of various broadleaf trees, sometimes acting as defoliators.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its overall pale cream coloration with a distinctive pattern of scattered dark spots on the forewings, a very fuzzy body, and the prominent, feathery antennae, particularly in males.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by a very fuzzy, pale cream body and prominent feathery antennae. Its forewings are pale cream, densely speckled with numerous small, dark brown to black spots and faint wavy transverse lines.
