Biology:Arna pseudoconspersa

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Short description: Species of moth

Arna pseudoconspersa
Euproctis pseudoconspersa(adult) 081007.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Genus: Arna
Species:
A. pseudoconspersa
Binomial name
Arna pseudoconspersa
Strand, 1914
Synonyms
  • Euproctis pseudoconspersa

Arna pseudoconspersa, the tea tussock moth or Japanese browntail moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Embrik Strand in 1914. It is found in Japan , Taiwan, Korea, China , Vietnam and India .

Both the larvae and the adult moths have "hairs" containing toxins that cause rashes, and even dizziness and nausea in humans. It is also a harmful pest.[1]

The wingspan is 13–18 mm.

The larvae feed on Camellia species.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4794404 entry