Lappet Moth (Lasiocampidae Lasiocampinae Paralebeda plagifera - Walker, 1855)

Found as larvae and pupae at Braemar Hill, North Point, Hong Kong.  Two male moths were attracted to a MUV light trap at Kadoorie Botanical Farm on Daai Mo Shan, New Territories, Hong Kong on October 7, 2001.  LFP is Euphorbiaceae Macaranga tanarius (Elephant's Ear Tree).  Some of the pupae were parasitized by flies (see below).


The ova were laid July 26, 2000,  but were unfertilized.

An early instar larva, about 2.5 cm / 1 inch long;
Found May 3, 2000 at Braemar Hill.


The pupa, April 19, 2000,
found at Braemar Hill.
The pupa was wrapped around in a leaf.


The male moth in typical rest position

The female moth in typical rest position


The female moth eclosed on April 29, 2000.
Wingspan was about 9.4 cm / 3.7 inches


Wingspan was about 5.9 cm / 2.3 inches
 

Parasitizing flies.
 

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