White-tailed Diver Moth
Common NameWhite-tailed Diver Moth
Scientific NameEuproctis similis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsoak, hawthorn, willow, birch, rose
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and can cause skin irritation; they overwinter as young larvae and pupate in cocoons, with adults emerging in summer.
Identification TipsLook for its overall yellowish-brown, furry appearance, the faint wavy markings on the forewings, and the distinctive white tuft at the end of the abdomen (more prominent in females).
Description
A medium-sized, very furry moth with yellowish-brown forewings marked by faint, wavy darker brown lines and a prominent white anal tuft (not visible in this image).
