Fig-tree Moth
Afrikaans name:

Photo © Steven Herbert
Naroma varipes
The Fig-tree Moth is a fluffy white moth that doesn't seem to have a face.
They get their name from the fact that their larvae are commonly found on fig trees.
The Fig-tree Moth is smallish with a wing-span of less than 3 cm.
Coming into physical contact with these moths may cause skin irritations.