Gunda proxima

Gunda proxima is a species of moth in the family Bombycidae. It was described by Roepke in 1924. It is found in Asia, including Indonesia and Vietnam.

Illustration of larva

Gunda proxima
Scientific classification
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G. proxima
Binomial name
Gunda proxima
Roepke, 1924
Synonyms
  • Clenora epigrypa West, 1932
  • Clemora epigrypa
  • Theophoba ostruma Chu & Wang, 1993

The wingspan is 45–50 mm for females and 32–34 mm for males.[1]

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Ficus elastica.

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