No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameGampola sinica
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatForests, woodlands, or shrublands
Geographic RangeChina
Host PlantsNot readily available
Flight PeriodNot readily available (likely warmer months)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, often hairy in Arctiinae), pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsKey features include its drab brown coloration, the subtle pattern of faint darker spots and a diffuse postmedian line on the forewings, and its robust body. Specific identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust body and dull, cryptic brown forewings featuring faint darker discal spots and a diffuse postmedian line.
