Sena prompta
Common NameSena prompta
Scientific NameSena prompta
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white
HabitatDry woodlands, scrublands, grasslands
Geographic RangeSouthern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Namibia, Botswana)
Host PlantsAcacia, Euclea, Rhus, Grewia
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically hairy and feed on various trees and shrubs. They pupate in cocoons, often attached to host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the hairy body, light brown forewings with a distinct white discal spot, and its characteristic tent-like resting posture on bark or similar surfaces.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with a very hairy, light brown body. Its forewings are light brown to reddish-brown, featuring a prominent white discal spot and often faint darker lines, providing excellent camouflage.
