Wavy Lappet Moth
Common NameWavy Lappet Moth
Scientific NameKunugia undans
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host PlantsQuercus, Castanea, various broadleaf trees
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically hairy caterpillars that feed on host plants, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its robust, hairy body, broad reddish-brown forewings, and subtle wavy transverse lines. Males often have bipectinate antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust, hairy body and broad, triangular reddish-brown forewings, often marked with faint, wavy darker transverse lines.
