Buff Tip Moth

May 9, 2026

Recently, scientists have recorded that new invasive buff tip moth is threatening Ladakh’s farm-based economy.

About Buff Tip Moth:

The buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) moth belongs to the family Notodontidae.
Distribution: It is native to parts of Africa, East Asia, and Europe.
It blends in perfectly with its surroundings, looking just like the twig of a birch tree.
Ecological Impact:
- It is a voracious feeder and can strip an entire tree bare in a few weeks.
- It is polyphagous nature (ability to feed on a wide range of plants) makes it particularly threatening.

Source : New invasive moth threatens Ladakh’s farm-based economy

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