Red-brown Tussock Moth
Common NameRed-brown Tussock Moth
Scientific NameOcneria rubea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)42.5
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, orange-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands, orchards
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Caucasus)
Host PlantsQuercus, Fagus, Betula, Salix, Prunus
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, and the species typically overwinters as an egg or young larva.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform reddish-brown coloration and robust, hairy body. Males have strongly bipectinate antennae, while females have filiform antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with uniformly reddish-brown or orange-brown wings, often featuring a small, indistinct discal spot on the forewings. The body is robust and hairy, matching the wing color.
