Vaongelmilla

Vaongelmilla is a species of moth in the family Thaumetopoeidae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is occasionally found in parts of the Middle East and North Africa.

The Vaongelmilla moth has a distinctive appearance, with its food plant specific to the genus Corylus. The larvae of this species feed on the leaves and twigs of Corylus species, causing significant damage to the trees. The adults emerge from the ground in late summer and early fall, where they mate and lay eggs.

The larvae of Vaongelmilla are known to be covered in short, fine hairs. This gives the moths a distinctive characteristic when viewed under magnification. In addition to Corylus, other food sources for the larvae of the Vaongelmilla moth include Ulmus and Hippophae species.

Vaongelmilla moths are typically a medium to large species, with a forewing length of between 15 and 20 millimeters. They are most often encountered by naturalists or lepidopterists prior to the eggs hatching into larvae.

The Vaongelmilla moth species has prompted extensive research in certain agricultural and ecological studies, particularly given the notable effects of the species on its host trees.

Vaongelmilla moths continue to be a subject of study for researchers interested in entomology and the relationships between species and their environments, due to the complex social structures seen in this and other species within the Thaumetopoeidae family.