Lappet Moth (Lasiocampidae Lasiocampinae Kunugia divaricata - Moore, 1884)

Found as larvae at Braemar Hill, North Point, and at Victoria Peak, Hong Kong throughout most of the year.  LFP is Schefflera octyphyllum.  Care should be taken with the larva, as the hairs contain an urticarious toxin that itches, though some people may be immune.


Typical ova; the sunken appearance is due to their being infertile.


A  second instar larva, about 1.2 cm / 0.5 inch long.
The first instar looks the same, but smaller
May 31, 2000.


A  third instar larva, about 2 cm / 0.8 inch long.
April 19, 1999.

A  fourth instar larva, about 4.8 cm / 1.9 inch long.
May 23, 2000.


A  final instar larva, about 4 cm / 1.6 inch long.
July 2, 2000.


A  final instar, male larva, about 3.6 cm / 1.4 inch long.
It's missing one of the front "whiskers" from being contained with a larger female larva.
December 31, 2001.


The cocoon and pupa, June 3, 2000.


The male and female moths in typical rest position;
The gender color differences are as shown.
Note the feathery antennae and tale "tuft" of the male.
 


This male moth eclosed on June 18, 2000
Wingspan was about 4.5 cm / 1.8 inches


This female moth eclosed on February 23, 2002.
Wingspan was about 6.8 cm / 2.7 inches
 
 

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