Kromme-Geelhout-Database
Species details
Genus
Genus : Laelia
Family: Erebidae (Insecta/Lepidoptera)
Taxon : Land invertebrate
Group : Animal
SPECIES
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A large moth of the subfamily Lymantriinae which holds the wings roof-like over the body when at rest.
AUTHORITY
(Distant, 1897)Sub Author
Conservation
FrequentHabit
Not ApplicableLand Invertebrate
Insect (6 legs)Colour
- Notes: A brown moth with darker markings and a dark spot on each forewing
- Colour: Brown
Common Name
- Tussock moth
- Moth
Habitat
- NOTES: Caught in the house at night
- HABITAT NAME: Bush
Uses
- None known
- None
Months
- All year
Synonyms for Species
- Dasychira extatura
- Dasychira satanas
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