Undetermined Lymantriid D, probably Euproctis species
LYMANTRIIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

(updated 12 October 2001)


The Caterpillar of this species has been found feeding in Bundaberg, Queensland, on the leaves of:

  • Roses ( Rosa odorata, ROSACEAE ), and
  • Hibiscus ( Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, MALVACEAE ).

    The animal is brown and hairy with two white spots: on segments six and seven. It also has two hairy horns on its head. It grew to a length of about 2 cms.

    It pupated in a sparse cocoon in the ground litter.

    The adult is white, with black eyes and a yellow tail. It has a wingspan of about 2 cms.


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