Lymantria ganara
Common NameLymantria ganara
Scientific NameLymantria ganara
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsShorea, Eucalyptus, Mangifera, various broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in masses, often covered with hairs from the female's abdomen. Larvae are typically hairy caterpillars, which then pupate in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its creamy white forewings with a characteristic pattern of small black spots and wavy, broken black lines. The overall appearance is quite pale with dark markings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with creamy white forewings adorned with numerous small black spots and several wavy, broken black transverse lines. The body is also whitish and hairy.
