No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameErnolatia moorei
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Shorea robusta
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on broadleaf trees, pupating in a silken cocoon. Adults are short-lived and primarily nocturnal.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its robust, very fluffy white body, prominent tufts on the head and thorax, and cryptically patterned pale wings with irregular dark markings.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with a very fluffy, white body and head. Its wings are pale cream to white, mottled with irregular grey-brown blotches and scattered small black spots, providing a cryptic appearance.
