tea tussock moth; Japanese browntail moth
A moth species (Arna pseudoconspersa) whose larvae feed on tea plants and can cause skin irritation in humans.
Touching the larvae of the tea tussock moth can cause a rash.
この辺りの茶畑ではチャドクガがよく見られる。
Tea tussock moths are often seen in the tea fields around here.
Katakana spelling is standard for this moth name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The name combines 茶 (tea) and 毒蛾 (tussock moth), referring to its association with tea plants and its urticating hairs.