Butterflies, moths and caterpillars

Dasychira chekiangensis

Minibeast photographs and field observations.

Species notes

About Dasychira chekiangensis

Dasychira chekiangensis (also recorded as Zhejiang Tussock Moth) is an accepted species in the family Erebidae, within the order Lepidoptera. Butterflies and moths pass through egg, larval, pupal and adult stages, and adults are characterised by wings covered in microscopic scales.

Common name: Zhejiang Tussock Moth
Family: Erebidae
Order: Lepidoptera
Identification rank: Species

Taxonomy source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy

Field photographs