Two-spotted Tussock Moth
Common NameTwo-spotted Tussock Moth
Scientific NameArna bipunctapex
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, plantations, and areas with host plants in tropical and subtropical regions.
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and parts of China.
Host PlantsAcacia, Albizia, Eucalyptus, Mangifera indica
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with multiple broods.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe lifecycle consists of egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. Larvae are typically hairy and polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of plants before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the two prominent black spots on each side (one at the forewing apex, one at the hindwing tornus), the speckled brown central wing areas, and the contrasting broad yellow wing margins.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a furry, yellowish body. Its forewings are speckled brown with broad yellow margins and a distinct black spot near the apex, while the hindwings are mostly yellow with a brown central patch and a black spot near the tornus.
