Lemyra imparilis is a tiger moth from East Asia — China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea — and it does not occur in the United States. Males are dark brown with rows of black spots, while the much larger females are creamy white, so the two sexes look like different moths.
Appearance
- Appearance
- Males are blackish brown with rows of black spots; females are much larger and creamy white with black spots. Females have a reddish-yellow abdomen. Wingspan is about 1½ in (40 mm) in males and 2 in (50 mm) in females.
Where it lives
- Range
- Found in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. Not found in the U.S.
Behavior
- Activity
- Both sexes come to lights at night.
Life cycle
- Larva
- A black, very hairy "woolly bear" caterpillar that grows to about 2 in (5–6 cm). In Japan it feeds on mulberry, persimmon, pear, chestnut, grape, and many other plants.
Conservation
- IUCN Red List
- NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed
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