Protrahens Moth
Common NameProtrahens Moth
Scientific NameEpicoma protrahens
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyThaumetopoeinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black, yellow, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, suburban gardens
Geographic RangeEastern Australia
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia, Lophostemon
Flight PeriodSeptember to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on various trees and shrubs, often gregariously. They pupate in a cocoon, frequently incorporating larval hairs.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with a pale central spot and a submarginal row of white spots, highlighted by a yellow-orange terminal band. The feathery antennae are also a key feature, especially in males.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled forewings, featuring a prominent pale discal spot and a submarginal row of white spots, bordered by a yellow-orange band along the termen. It has a hairy, brownish body and feathery antennae.
