Neopheosia fasciata
Common NameNeopheosia fasciata
Scientific NameNeopheosia fasciata
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyPhalerinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, white, black
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan)
Host PlantsQuercus, Castanea, Fagus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of various trees, typically pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the broad, wavy dark brown and creamy bands on the forewings, and the grayish-white head and thorax which contrast with the patterned wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust, hairy body and forewings featuring prominent alternating bands of dark brown and creamy white or tan, giving it a distinctly striped appearance.
