Swan Moth
Common NameSwan Moth
Scientific NameEuproctis similis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Japan, Korea, China)
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, hawthorn, rose, fruit trees
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy, dark with red markings, and feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the pure white wings and body, the very hairy appearance, and the characteristic yellow/orange anal tuft (more prominent in females).
Description
A small, pure white moth with a very hairy body and wings, often featuring a distinctive yellow or orange anal tuft at the end of the abdomen.
