None widely accepted
Common NameNone widely accepted
Scientific NameCalliteara pura
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorswhite, grey, dark brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, savannas
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsAcacia, Combretum, Eucalyptus, Rhus, Syzygium, Terminalia
Flight PeriodThroughout the year (multiple generations)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy, often with prominent tufts of hair (tussocks). Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled forewing pattern of white, grey, and dark brown/black, combined with a very hairy body and feathery antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a very hairy, pale body and feathery antennae. Its forewings are mottled with white, grey, and dark brown/black irregular patches, providing excellent camouflage.
