Euproctis phaeorrhoea is a scientific name for a moth species also known as the brown-tail moth. Synonyms for this species could include Euproctis chionocera and Euproctis serva, which were previously considered separate species but have since been grouped under the E. phaeorrhoea name. Other synonyms could include the German name brauner Bärenspinner and the French name de la queue de vair. This moth species is known for its distinctive white tufts at the end of its abdomen and its toxic hairs that can cause skin irritation in humans.