Pararguda albida
Common NamePararguda albida
Scientific NamePararguda albida
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange-brown, dark brown
HabitatEucalypt forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsEucalyptus species
Flight PeriodAutumn to winter (March to July in Australia)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on Eucalyptus, sometimes forming communal 'bag-shelters'. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its reddish-brown coloration, two wavy dark lines, and a row of triangular spots on the forewings. Males have prominent bipectinate antennae.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with a hairy, reddish-brown body and wings. The forewings display two darker, wavy transverse lines and a subterminal row of dark triangular spots.
