Syntypistis comatus
Common NameSyntypistis comatus
Scientific NameSyntypistis comatus
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, olive-green
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., China, Korea, Japan)
Host PlantsOak, Birch, Maple
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on the leaves of deciduous trees, and pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the very fluffy white head and thorax, contrasting sharply with the intricately patterned forewings that combine dark brown, olive-green, and distinct white markings.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by a strikingly fluffy white head and thorax. Its forewings display a complex, cryptic pattern of dark brown, olive-green, and prominent white patches, particularly along the costal margin and forming an irregular band on the outer wing.
