No common name
Common NameNo common name
Scientific NameEuthrix laeta
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, yellowish-brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsShorea robusta, Mangifera indica, Anacardium occidentale, Acacia spp., Terminalia spp., Syzygium spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with peaks depending on local seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on various trees and shrubs, often pupating in a cocoon attached to host plants or nearby vegetation.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown and yellowish coloration, the prominent white discal spot on the forewing, and the characteristic resting posture with wings held tent-like over the body.
Description
A medium-sized lappet moth with reddish-brown forewings that transition to yellowish-brown towards the base, prominently featuring a distinct white discal spot. The head and thorax are densely covered in yellowish-brown scales.
