Pararguda rufescens
Common NamePararguda rufescens
Scientific NamePararguda rufescens
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatEucalypt forests, woodlands, and open areas
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsEucalyptus species
Flight PeriodFebruary to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy caterpillars that feed on Eucalyptus, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall uniform reddish-brown coloration, robust and hairy appearance, and the characteristic pointed head formed by its labial palps.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with a uniformly reddish-brown to dark brown, hairy body and wings, featuring a somewhat pointed head due to prominent palps.
