Two-tailed moth - Two-tailed moth

Japanese: フタオガ(双尾蛾) - フタオガ

A general term for insects in the Lepidoptera family, Epiplemidae. This small family is mainly made up of small moths with a wingspan of 1.5 to 3 cm, and is so named because many species have two small projections on the outer edge of their hind wings. They are mainly found in tropical regions, but 18 species are found in Japan. Adults are mainly nocturnal, arriving at lights, although some are active during the day. The larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs, and some species have their bodies covered in a white waxy substance. There are five pairs of abdominal legs, including the caudal legs. Japan is home to two species that are unusual for this family: the golden moth and the Fujikiobi.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

鱗翅目フタオガ科Epiplemidaeの昆虫の総称。翅の開張1.5～3cmの小型のガを主体とする小さな科で，後翅外縁に2本の小さな突起をもつ種が多いのでこの名がある。熱帯地方が分布の中心だが，日本には18種を産する。成虫はおもに夜行性で，灯火に飛来するが，昼間活動するものもある。幼虫は樹木や灌木の葉を食べる芋虫で，白蠟物質で体の覆われた種もある。腹脚は尾脚を加えると5対ある。日本には，キンモンガとフジキオビという，この科としては異質的な種を産する。

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