Euproctis pseudoconspersa
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
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. The wingspan is 13–18 mm. The larvae feed on Camellia species. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tea Tussock Moth sighting in Hong Kong on a given day, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1005th most-seen of the 1125 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tea Tussock Moth in Hong Kong on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Tea Tussock Moth sightings, Hong Kong ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Tokyo (Japan, under 5%).
Same family: Erebidae
The closest relatives of the Tea Tussock Moth that you can see in Hong Kong (family Erebidae, Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths) are Banyan Tussock Moth (about 20%), Orvasca subnotata (about 20%) and Zhejiang Tussock Moth (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Tea Tussock Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Hong Kong (5 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
