Porela cinerea
Common NamePorela cinerea
Scientific NamePorela cinerea
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, grey
HabitatEucalypt forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia
Host PlantsEucalyptus species
Flight PeriodLate summer to autumn (February to May)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on various Eucalyptus species. They typically pupate within a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and cream forewing pattern, the very hairy body, and the prominent bipectinate (comb-like) antennae, especially in males.
Description
A robust, hairy moth with mottled brown, cream, and greyish forewings, featuring complex patterns of darker lines and patches. The body is densely covered in pale hairs.
