Phalera flavescens
Common NamePhalera flavescens
Scientific NamePhalera flavescens
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyPhalerinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorscream, black, grey, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Russian Far East)
Host Plantsoak, willow, birch, alder, poplar, elm, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are often gregarious, feeding on various deciduous trees, and pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the pale yellowish-cream forewings with a specific pattern of dark, somewhat rectangular patches and wavy brown lines. The robust, hairy body is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-cream forewings featuring distinct dark grey to black patches and transverse brown lines, giving it a cryptic appearance. Its body is robust and very hairy.
