Phrixolepia sericea
Common NamePhrixolepia sericea
Scientific NamePhrixolepia sericea
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, pale brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host Plantsbroadleaf trees and shrubs (e.g., Quercus, Salix, Populus)
Flight PeriodLate spring to summer (May to August)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy caterpillars, often feeding on trees and shrubs, and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the robust, hairy body, reddish-brown forewings, and the distinctive pale, wavy postmedial line. Males typically have feathery antennae.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with reddish-brown to dark brown forewings, characterized by a prominent, wavy, pale transverse line. Its body is densely hairy, and the antennae are feathery.
